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Papa Francesco a Firenze Papa Francesco arrived in Florence!  The city was stirring with excitement as many gathered to get a glimpse of Pope Francis.  Large screens were set up in Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza della Signoria so the public could watch him live throughout his visit.   Later today he will be having […]

Drinks with a view in Florence If you are looking for drinks with a view, the Westin Excelsior Hotel offers an enclosed roof top terrace with a wonderful view of Florence. Bear in mind, you will be paying for the view as it is a bit pricey. We paid 51 euros for 3 glasses of […]

Il Porcellino Il Porcellino is located at Mercato Nuovo or Porcellino Market and is a major tourist attraction in Florence. Il Porcellino means piglet, but this bronze fountain is actually a boar. Millions of travelers from all over stop by for photos and to rub the boar’s snout which is said to bring good luck. […]

View from Piazzale Michelangelo Piazzale Michelangelo offers a stunning panoramic view of Florence. The view from this location includes the Duomo, Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio and the bridges along the Arno including the Ponte Vecchio. The Square can easily be reached by buses 12 or 13 , car from Viale Michelangelo or an uphill walk. It is […]

Gelato Festival in Florence The gelato festival is a 4 day event taking place in Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence. You couldn’t ask for a better venue to enjoy some gelato while overlooking this magnificent city. Tickets are about 11 euros online. were sold online at 7 euros each or 12 at the festival. The ticket […]

The Belle Epoque There is always a festival to go to in Florence!  In this video you will experience France coming to Florence, Italy in Piazza Santissima Annunziata. This festival was filled with food, crafts, jewelry, champagne and so much more!  This year the festival will be held in Piazza Santa Maria Novella from September 17- October […]

Drone in Florence In this video you will see beautiful visions of Piazza della Signora, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella and Piazzale Michelangelo. Enjoy! JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Dancing in the streets of Florence Here is a short video of some people dancing in the streets of Florence. Florence is one big party every day! Travel the world with us!

Piazzale Michelangelo Piazzale Michelangelo (Michelangelo Square) is a famous square with a magnificent panoramic view of Florence, Italy, and is a popular tourist destination in the Oltrarno district of the city. The famous view from this observation point overlooking the city has been reproduced on countless postcards and snapshots over the years. It was built […]

A trip to the post office in Florence A trip to the post office in Florence actually reminded me of the DMV in NY. There are a number of employees working behind windows and a main board directing the customers to the next available window. When you enter, you will find a sign listing the […]