Places to visit in Florence
Relish the beauty of a Florentine garden at Serre Torrigiani
There's a green corner in the heart of Florence that has survived throughout the centuries. Now it is open to those who want to enjoy a drink or bite to eat in a natural, historical setting like none…
Delve into the luscious land of perfumes at Museo Villoresi
How is a perfume made? What ingredients are used and how are they combined to create a perfume that expresses something universal, something beyond the whim of fashions? These are the questions that…
Get a book to salve your soul at Florence's “literary pharmacy”
You've surely had the experience: you're feeling tired and lackluster, but it's not your body that needs care but your spirits. Among all things that do our spirits good, what's better than a nice…
Artisan workshops live on through the ages: Florence's Il Bronzetto
You probably know the feeling: you visit a city for a few days and when you leave, you feel the irrepressible desire to buy something that will remind you of the wonderful moments of that trip every…
A sublime breakfast
One of the nicest parts of the day when you’re on vacation and staying in a hotel is breakfast. You get to sit back and take all the time you want to relish delicious foods you probably don't eat at…
Textiles for interiors: choosing the right one for the job at hand
How can we make our home an elegant, inviting place by choosing the right textiles to use for curtains, bedspreads, armchairs, and headboards? We asked Giovanna and Beatrice, owners of Principe…
Traveling solo in Florence
How about a lovely trip to romantic Florence? Sounds great! And not just for couples and families! If you like to travel on your own, you can thoroughly enjoy all the city has to offer too. And not…
Florence is aglow for Christmas
In this Christmas season in the time of Covid, Florence is not giving up. Though museums are closed to prevent people from congregating, the city is focusing on all the beauty we can admire in the…
Taking a peak at Ginori porcelain
It was 1735 when the Marquis Carlo Andrea Ginori started a porcelain factory in his villa in Doccia, just outside Florence, making magnificent porcelain. Over time, its fame grew exponentially and…