Surprising Piedmont: A Medieval Jewel in the North
Travellers who come to Italy in search of art typically arrive in Florence, Rome or Venice, but one of the
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By: Chris Dobson
Independent writer and art historian Chris Dobson - formerly Master Armourer to the Royal Armouries – has worked for, in and around museums in the field of applied arts for nearly 30 years. He now specialises in the art and history of Florence, his adopted city.
Medieval Hell’s Angels in the Baptistry of Florence
Florence is city of angels. They are everywhere in churches and art galleries, and there are so many of these
Sex, Violence and Parties: Politics in Renaissance Florence
These days, turn on a TV during an election campaign and you will be subjected to the unedifying sight of
6 Things you didn’t know about the Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio or ‘Old Bridge’, that joins the centre of city with the district of Oltrarno on the south
How to Spot the Hidden Medieval Towers of Florence
Every year, many tourists visit the beautiful Tuscan town of San Gimignano. They come to see the famous medieval towers