Discover Florence

Notes collected during my attempts to discover Florence linking famous landmarks with history and legends and suggesting alternative ways to experience the cradle of the renaissance.

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October 12, 2024

Drinking water in Italy

Drinking water in Italy is cool, safe and readily available everywhere. Best place to try it is a public fountain.

October 11, 2024

Italy and the love lock fad

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May 14, 2023

Grilled Cauliflower and Pickled Pear

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June 3, 2018

The Best Views of Florence

September 10, 2017

The Marzocco Lion Protecting the City of Florence

February 5, 2017

Florence quotes – A literary guide to the city of art

May 29, 2016

Courtyard in Palazzo Vecchio

October 25, 2015

Why are There Jewellers on Ponte Vecchio?

April 19, 2015

Turtles in Piazza Santa Maria Novella in Florence

October 5, 2014

Statues in Piazza della Signoria in Florence

March 2, 2014

Love locks on Ponte Vecchio in Florence

There are hundreds of love locks on Ponte Vecchio in Florence. Especially the railing of the statue of Benvenuto Cellini is locked to eternal love.

September 15, 2013

Looking back at the Paradise Gates in Florence

May 22, 2013

Souvenirs from Florence

October 29, 2012

Florence for newbies

August 9, 2012