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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.

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Renaissance Art: Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper in Florence

Amy French the Roaming Historian

A historical blog about the Last Supper painting by Domenico Ghirlandaio in Ognissanti Church in Florence, Italy.

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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.

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How to Buy Duomo Florence Tickets: Climb the Florence Cathedral

Amy French the Roaming Historian

**Updated 2023 Florentines waited 140 years for the Florence cathedral to be finished, but once it was finished it became the city’s defining landmark. When thinking of Firenze, it's a huge dome the color of burnt sienna that first comes to mind. Il Duomo (as Santa Maria del Fiore is popularly called) is one of… Continue reading How to Buy Duomo Florence Tickets: Climb the Florence Cathedral