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Torre San Niccolò: the tower that was once a gate

If you’re in Florence don’t miss the San Niccolò Tower’s annual opening: breathtaking view of the town from there and historical background feedbacks. Continua a leggere

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In the Oltrarno, Firenze, Villa Bellosguardo, Villa dell’Ombrellino and Villa Mercedes

Unusual  Florence, just a walk south of the Arno, along the country lanes among  the many Renaissance villas  which hosted at the end of the  19th and 20th centuries many British and American expatriates. A gorgeous approach uphill in the … Continua a leggere

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