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Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo da Vinci

Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo da Vinci: Exhibit at Palazzo Strozzi Andrea del Verrocchio (Firenze, 1435-Venezia, 1488) was the master of…

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Florence’s Porcellino Fountain

Florence’s Porcellino Fountain: the boar of Florence Florence’s Porcellino Fountain is a traditional symbol of good luck and one of…

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Musical Instruments Museum of Florence

The origins of the Musical Instruments Museum of Florence The Musical Instruments Museum of Florence, inside Galleria dell’Accademia, is a…

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Fantastic Florence 10th Anniversary: How to Become a Tour Guide in Florence

How to become a tour guide in Florence: the finals’ day Often people ask me how to become a tour…

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Leonardo Da Vinci’s Codex Leicester at the Uffizi

Leonardo Da Vinci’s Codex Leicester on display at the Uffizi Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester at the Uffizi Gallery in…

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The Birth of the Italian Language

The birth of the Italian language and the medieval Florentine Dante Alighieri is one of the most important Italian poets…

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Dante’s Tomb. When Everybody Wants His Remains.

The Santa Croce Basilica in Florence is home to the tombs of the most illustrious Florentines. But what’s the story…

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Dante's Portrait

Dante Alighieri and Florence

Dante Alighieri and Florence politics Dante Alighieri and Florence are deeply linked. He grew up during years of great economic…

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The BBC Travel Show in Florence

The BBC Travel Show in Florence! Hi, I’m Keith Wallace with the BBC. I’m working on a piece for the…

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