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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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Drinking water in Italy
September 8, 2018

Drinking water in Italy

In some parts of Italy you can still see people meeting around the local water well.

Best Views of Florencewikimedia commons
June 3, 2018

The Best Views of Florence

Marzocco Lion - Italian Notes
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

souvenirs from florence
May 22, 2013

Souvenirs from Florence

It is very hard not to take a little bit of Florence away with you when you leave the city. Here is my collection of the best souvenirs from Florence Italy.

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

May 25, 2011

Street art in Florence

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