Originally built in the 14th century for the Compagnia della Misericordia, the Loggia del Bigallo can be found in the heart of Florence in piazza del Duomo. The building holds great importance in Florence, not only because of its history … Continue reading Museo del Bigallo
The Cenacolo di Ognissanti is another hidden gem in Florence. The other Florentine Cenacoli were painted by well respected but lesser known (I mean less famous!) artists. The Last Supper in Ognissanti was painted by Domenico Ghirlandaio in 1480. It … Continue reading Last Supper of Ognissanti
The Cenacolo di Fuligno museum is dedicated to the Last Supper by Pietro Perugino. This little known convent has been put on the map because of Perugino’s masterpiece, which dates back to 1493-1496. It would seem that the convent was … Continue reading The Last Supper of Fuligno
The Cenacolo by Andrea del Castagno is securely housed within the walls of the ancient Benedictine Convent of Sant’ Apollonia founded in 1339. Sant’Apollonia became one of the largest convents in Florence and the first place to commision a Cenacolo … Continue reading Last Supper of Sant’Apollonia
Andrea Del Sarto’s Cenacolo (Last Supper) and Museum, is located inside the San Salvi church which is just outside the historic center of Florence. The thing that sets this museum apart from several others is the untouched pieces within the … Continue reading Last Supper by Andrea del Sarto
I am going to preface this post with the fact that it is going to be long but instructional. I have put together screenshots as a step by step guide to how to make yourself a CartaFRECCIA for Trenitalia. It … Continue reading Big Savings on Train Travel for Under 30s
IT Taxi App and App Taxi are the closest things you can find to Uber in Florence. They give you the option to put your credit/debit card into the app or pay with cash at the end of your ride. … Continue reading Taxis
The tram is an easy and quick method of transport in Florence. While it does not go through the historic city center, it runs from the Careggi Hospital to Villa Constanza (a common stop for Flixbus) and vice versa. The … Continue reading Tramvia
Paperback Exchange Since 1979 Paperback Exchange has become one of the most important independent English-language bookshops in Italy. With its ‘Bestsellers’ and ‘Out now’ shelves constantly being updated and a never ending flow of used books coming in, you are … Continue reading English Bookshops in Florence
While travel in and out of Florence, the main airports that you will most likely travel from are Florence, Pisa, Rome and Milan. Pisa, Rome, and Milan are major hubs for low-cost airlines. In recent years, low-cost flights have become … Continue reading Airport Shuttle Transfers
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