The “Cantorie” by Luca della Robbia and Donatello (art history comparison)
Two exemplary works of relatively early Renaissance sculpture are set up for a classic art history comparison in the
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The Church of San Martino a Mensola
San Martino a Mensola is a lovely parish church in the Renaissance style, just at the outskirts of the city
Sofonisba Anguissola (female artist biographical film)
Sofonisba Anguissola: More than a Woman Summary: Sofonisba Anguissola (1532-1625) surpassed the expectations of women during the Italian Renaissance. She
Supermarkets and food shopping in Florence
With the economic crisis in full swing, travelers are choosing to stay in more self-catering accommodations. Rental apartments in Florence
Palazzo Rucellai – The Rucellai family home by Alberti
Giovanni di Paolo Rucellai envisaged this palace as a statement of his wealth and prominence, and the importance of his
Florence Chocolate Festival Jan 22-25 2009 (Fiera del Cioccolato)
UPDATE February 2012: The 2012 edition of the Florence Chocolate Festival is being held in Piazza della Repubblica in the
Outlet stores near Florence
The following is a list of outlet stores in or around Florence. As shopping in the city has gotten more
Ponte Vecchio and Vasari Corridor
Our friend Lapo has allowed me to use some of his beautiful photos of travels in Italy, and, inspired by these photos
Palazzo Davanzati: An Early Renaissance home
Located in the center of Florence, if you use this guide to learn what you’re looking at, it’s very interesting
English Bookstores in Florence
There are a few excellent English bookstores in Florence. They have english-speaking staff. These are: The Paperback Exchange www.papex.it Via delle
Piazza della Signoria: Late Medieval Politics in Florence
This long post examines how monuments can reflect ideas and also a political situation. You might print it out and
Ospedale degli Innocenti: a social history
Brunelleschi’s building in Piazza S.S. Annunziata is easily recognized by its majestic portico, a series of round arches punctuated by
Museum and Convent of San Marco, Florence
The Dominican Observant convent of San Marco was built starting 1436 and frescoed almost in its entirety by Fra Angelico
Spanish Chapel at Santa Maria Novella
Annexed to the church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence is a large frescoed chapter house that is one of
The church of Santa Croce in Florence – art and history
History of the franciscan order and description of the major early renaissance acheivements in the Church of Santa Croce in Florence (begun in the 1290s).
The Baptistry of Florence
The Baptistry of Florence is one of the city’s most central buildings – right in front of the Duomo with
Florence Piazza Duomo history and function podcast
This podcast (9 minutes long) takes you on a tour of Piazza Duomo in Florence, Italy. We talk about the
Podcast: Convent of San Marco in Florence
The following is a free podcast that leads you through the conventual spaces of San Marco in Florence, with paintings
Uffizi guide podcast: International Gothic room (3)
This series of free podcasts about the Uffizi gallery in Florence was designed with young viewers in mind, but should
Uffizi guide podcast: Giotto room (2)
This series of free podcasts about the Uffizi Gallery in Florence was designed with young viewers in mind, but should