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Italy Travel Show – Street Performers in Florence Have you ever stopped to see street performers in Italy?  Some of them can be quite entertaining. Here’s a quick glimpse of some of the street performers in Florence. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Tabacchi Shops in Florence Tabacchi Shops in Florence can be spotted by a sign with a large white capital T on a blue or black sign. Tabacchi shops sell much more than just cigarettes. In fact, this is where most people go to purchase bus tickets in Florence. Additionally, one can purchase stamps for mailing […]

  Florence, Italy: The Uffizi Gallery The Uffizi Gallery (Italian: Galleria degli Uffizi, pronounced [ɡalleˈriːa deʎʎ ufˈfittsi]) is a prominent art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria in central Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. Today, the Uffizi is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Florence. In high season (particularly in July), […]

Sunset in Florence Florence is such a magical place but I think my favorite time of day here is sunset.  Here is a great video capturing many sights during this magical time of day. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Visions of Florence Here is a video capturing the major sites in Florence.  If you have been to Florence, it will bring back a lot of memories.  If Florence is still on your bucket list, take a look at what is waiting for you. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Museo dell’Opera del Duomo Florence’s Museo dell’Opera del Duomo  recently reopened to the public after years of restoration and reconstruction. Located on 3 floors of exhibition space, pieces include Loreno Ghiberti’s Gates of Heaven and Michelangelo’s The Florentine Pieta. Other masterpieces of Arnolfo, Donatello, Luca della Robbia, Antonio Pollaiolo and Verrocchio are also housed in this […]

Castelli Gardens Bright & spacious 3 bedroom apartment in a traditional Florentine neighborhood. Tastefully furnished, high ceilings & 2 living rooms. Large double bedroom leads to sitting area w/ balcony. Fully equipped eat in kitchen. Wifi/Utilities inc in rentals under 1 mo. The Space Accommodates: 5 Bathrooms: 1 Bedrooms: 3 Only 99 Euro per night! […]

Light Festival At Ponte Vecchio The Holiday Light Festival in Florence takes place this year from December 8 until December 27 in many locations. Light installments and projections are set against major monuments and locations such as Ponte vecchio, Santo Spirito Church and Piazza Pitti. Starting at 6pm at some places, the most magnificent lights […]

Christmas Market in Piazza Santa Croce The biggest Christmas market in Florence takes place in Piazza Santa Croce. This annual open air market is set up with wooden stalls that are typical in Christmas markets in Germany. With over 50 international vendors, here you will find products which include Christmas decorations, crafts, and so much […]

Thanksgiving in Florence Today was my first Thanksgiving in Florence and I didn’t want to miss out on “turkey day”.  I definitely missed my family and friends back home, but I was happy to share this American tradition with an Italian friend who never before experienced it. After calling many restaurants, I decided to go […]