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The Lombards in Fiesole

The Lombards arrived to Tuscany The Lombards played an important role in the history of Fiesole. They called themselves  like…

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A Little History of Fiesole Throughout the Centuries

The origins of Fiesole Fiesole is the perfect escape from the city. It’s only half hour from Florence and if…

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Etruscan Civilization: a Brief Introduction

The Etruscan civilization: name, origin and language A quick and picturesque drive from Florence can take you to the Etruscan…

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Tour of “The Jews, the Medici and the Ghetto of Florence”

Jewish Florence Walking Tour and visit of the special exhibition Combine the special event “The Jews, the Medici and the…

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Bernardo Buontalenti, First Inventor of the Gelato

The architect that made the gelato for the Medici Did you know that the gelato was invented in Florence? The…

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Cosimo the Elder and the Medici Bank

Cosimo the Elder and the Medici bank Cosimo the Elder and the Medici bank played a fundamental role in shaping…

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The Jews in Florence and Cosimo I de’ Medici

The Jews in Florence and Cosimo I: the ghetto as something completely new Let’s continue with our story about the…

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Jewish Tour at the Uffizi Gallery

Jewish Tour at the Uffizi Gallery: 3 not-to-be-missed Jewish characters of an extraordinary Renaissance collection Thanks to our Jewish Tour…

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Florence Jewish Community

The Florence Jewish Community  There is no certain news about the origins of  Florence Jewish community after the foundation of “Florentia”…

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