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Europe, Florence, Italy, Places to Visit in Italy, Read About Can't Miss Places

A Renaissance Christmas Story—Fra Angelico’s Depiction of the Annunciation

Amy French the Roaming Historian

A Christmas blog featuring Fra Angelico's Renaissance painting of the Annunciation found in San Marco in Florence, Italy.

Europe, Florence, Italy, Places to Visit in Italy, Read About Can't Miss Places

Renaissance Art: Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper in Florence

Amy French the Roaming Historian

Explore Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper in Florence — its history, Renaissance context, and where to find this stunning refectory fresco among the city’s historic art treasures.

Europe, Florence, Italy, Places to Visit in Italy, Read About Can't Miss Places

The Best Churches in Florence, Italy

Amy French the Roaming Historian

Florence's churches offer stunning art and history. Free sites like Santa Trinita, Orsanmichele, Il Duomo, San Miniato al Monte, San Salvatore in Ognissanti, and Santissima Annunziata showcase works by renowned artists. For a fee, Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Brancacci Chapel reveal more masterpieces. Exploring these churches provides insight into Florence’s rich culture and history.