Archivi tag: Florence

A look around Empoli

Usually off regular tourist routes, even though it’s on the main railway track from Florence to Pisa, is the town of Empoli located at about 20 km (12 miles) from Florence. Sitting in a plain to the south of the … Continua a leggere

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Fiesole celebrates its Archaeological Museum’s 100 Years

New exhibition to celebrate Fiesole’s Archaeological Museum’s centenary Continua a leggere

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San Polo in Chianti, another Tuscan gem

Amongst irises, Romanesque churches and luxuriant vineyards there lies a castle in Chianti… Continua a leggere

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The Golden North Doors of Ghiberti – Florence Baptistery

An exciting discovery has been made during the restoration of the North Doors of Florence Baptistery: notwithstanding time and pollution the original gilding has been found on the twenty-eight panels engraved by Lorenzo Ghiberti between 1403 and 1424 depicting the … Continua a leggere

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Chianti Wine Trail of Montespertoli – Strada del Vino Chianti Montespertoli

Montespertoli and its excellent Chianti wine Continua a leggere

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