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.
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Best Restaurants in Florence, Italy 2019
This post is a passionate description of the writer's love for Tuscan food in Florence, Italy. The writer highlights the authentic and regional Italian cuisine, from Bistecca alla Fiorentina to gelato, and recommends several favorite eateries in the city. The post also provides links to tour partners and promotes the sale of photographic prints.
The Best Churches in Florence, Italy
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.
Things to Do in Florence: Museo San Marco
The author recounts chance encounters during travel, including meeting a colleague in Florence. With Facebook's help, they reunited with old friends who shared their passion for history. They then took their friends to Museo San Marco, a lesser-known treasure in Florence, known for its art, history, and connection to famous figures.
Delicious Florence Food Tour with the Tour Guy
We met our guide, Elena, by the statue of Cosimo I on the civic heart of Florence, Piazza della Signoria. With Palazzo Vecchio (city hall) in all its rusticated glory towering near us, we waited for our Florence food tour group to gather. The historic piazza had seen celebrations, executions, and other public events over… Continue reading Delicious Florence Food Tour with the Tour Guy