Discover Florence

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.

Grilled cauliflower and pickled pear Photo copyright @GabrieleStabile.

@GabrieleStabile.

May 14, 2023

Grilled Cauliflower and Pickled Pear

This recipe for grilled cauliflower and pickled pear was developed by Chef Simone Caponetto for the classy restaurant Locale Firenze located at the Concini Palace in the centre of Florence.

September 8, 2018

Drinking water in Italy

Best Views of Florence

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June 3, 2018

The Best Views of Florence

September 10, 2017

The Marzocco Lion Protecting the City of Florence

Florence quotes - A literary guide to the city of art

February 5, 2017

Florence quotes – A literary guide to the city of art

Photo of courtyard in Palazzo Vecchio

May 29, 2016

Courtyard in Palazzo Vecchio

Jewellers on Ponte Vecchio

October 25, 2015

Why are There Jewellers on Ponte Vecchio?

Turtles in Piazza Santa Maria Novella in Florence

April 19, 2015

Turtles in Piazza Santa Maria Novella in Florence

Statues in Piazza della Signoria

October 5, 2014

Statues in Piazza della Signoria in Florence

Photo of Love locks on Ponte Vecchio in Florence

March 2, 2014

Love locks on Ponte Vecchio in Florence

Paradise Gates Florence

September 15, 2013

Looking back at the Paradise Gates in Florence

The newly restored Paradise Gates are among the many free sights in Florence, and if you look closely they stare right back at you.

souvenirs from florence

May 22, 2013

Souvenirs from Florence

October 29, 2012

Florence for newbies

Tours around Florence for Wine Lovers

August 9, 2012

Tours around Florence for Wine Lovers

August 24, 2011

Florence with children