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Ashley Olsen Murder: Defendant found guilty and sentenced  Ashley Olsen was an American found dead in her apartment on January 9, 2016 in the San Frediano area of Florence.  She had sustained skull fractures and had been strangled. The defendant Cheik Diaw, was found guilty today and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment and ordered to […]

Aperitivo in Florence Aperitivo is a nightly ritual which usually takes place between 7 pm and 9pm.  It is also referred to as Apericena because it is a before dinner drink combined with food.  Some restaurants offer a light snack with an aperitivo while others put out a spread of food fit for a king. […]

Christmastime in Florence Christmastime in Florence is certainly a magical time in Florence.  The city is filled with Christmas decorations, light shows and cheer.  Here is a video a made to share the beautiful atmosphere of Florence during Christmastime.  Sights in this video include Piazza del Duomo, Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Vecchio, […]

Inferno Inferno is the 3rd installment of Dan Brown’s series which stars Tom Hanks and was directed by Ron Howard.   Filmed mainly in Florence, Italy, the cast was excited to return to Florence for the world premiere which took place on October 8, 2016. Here is a video of some scenes filmed in Florence […]

Ferragamo Museum The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum was opened in 1995 and is located in Piazza di Santa Trinita, Florence, Italy. This museum, dedicated to the artistic creations of Salvatore Ferragamo also hosts exhibitions showcasing art and culture. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Entry fee is 6 euros which may be […]

Scuola del Cuoio Scuola del Cuoio is a leather school in Florence which offers short and long term courses to students.   In addition, the school offers a free 15 minute visit to the public that includes a short introduction to the Scuola del Cuoio and a demonstration of the gilding of the leather.  Leather bags, […]

Abbracci Gratis Abbracci Gratis or Free Hugs is a social experiment wherein participants offer hugs to people.  The campaign usually takes place in crowded public places. Some people offering hugs blindfold themselves while others don’t.  All participants in the campaign hold signs showing they are a part of the event. JOIN US ON THE NEXT […]

Memories of Firenze Firenze in Italian or Florence in English is a must visit city in Italy.  The city is entirely walkable to all of the major sites.  If you have been to Florence, this video will bring back lots of good memories and make you long to go back.  If you haven’t been to […]

Firenze In Focus Firenze or Florence Italy is a breathtaking place to visit and this video captures it. Here are some beautiful scenes and views in Florence. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Centellino -The Perfect Pour Our waiter at The Golden View in Florence explained that the centellino insures the perfect pour.   Once the bottle is uncorked, the centellino is inserted.  The bottle is held at an angle to fill the centellino for the proper measured serving. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE TO SEE THE […]