Florence for a day
To get lost in the small streets of Florence’s historic centre is an unforgettable experience. This majestic city, contoured by terracotta and marble, was the artistic centre for great artists including Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and Giotto. Florence today is not only the centre of Renaissance art, but also of food, wine and culture…
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Florence and Michelangelo
Michelangelo Buonarroti, an undisputed genius of art, left an indelible mark on Florence. The pupil of Ghirlandaio, fascinated and inspired by his studies in anatomy, became an independent artist at the age of 18. His artistic status was cemented with his creation of the statue of David…
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Artisans Tour
Workshops have existed for centuries in Florence, where artisans have worked to create various items by hand, including shoes, leather bags, hats, gloves and jewellery. Today, many of these small workshops continue to preserve these age-old traditions…
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Fashion tour
Florence has long been considered a landmark for high fashion. The creative minds behind Pucci, Ferragamo, Gucci and Cavalli all founded their distinguished fashion houses in the Tuscan capital…
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Fiesole and Settignano
Fiesole is a small town encircling Florence from above. Founded by the Etruscans about 3000 years ago, this town is a not-to-be-missed cultural gem that still retains its Roman Theatre, baths and a prestigious collection of Etruscan and Roman objects. In 800, because of its privileged hilltop position, Fiesole…
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Medici Villas Tour
The Medici Villas, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, were designed by famous architects for the Medici family. Throughout the rule of these Florentine nobles, which lasted from the fifteenth century to the first half of the seventeenth century, numerous villas and their surrounding gardens were constructed for use during the summer…
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