If you haven’t decided what to do during the Easter holiday, the Italian city of Florence could be the perfect destination. Though the city center is crowded, there is a special atmosphere in the air; people are happier and simply want to go out and celebrate. Maybe it’s because Spring is finally here. Or maybe it’s because of Easter itself and the Explosion of the Cart.
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This is the second part of the article in which we continue to reveal the hidden, enigmatic, and unconventional side of the city of Florence through a series of short stories based on historical accounts and sometimes on simple anecdotes. Here you will find the first part of the guide on Secrets and legends of…
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The undisputed charm of the city of Florence comes from the fact that it has the highest concentration of works of art per square kilometers in any city and from the imperceptible hidden details, elements that can escape the eye at first glance, and even upon close inspection. Often based on historical accounts, and sometimes…
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“In the city of Florence, there is a beautifully crafted bronze pig. Fresh, clear water flows from the mouth of the animal, which has become dark green due to its age. Only the snout shines, as it had been polished.”
With these words Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish author and writer of plays, travelogues, novels, poems, and fairy tales described the famous Fontana del Porcellino, which is located in the Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, near Ponte Vecchio.
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Inferno Glossary Part 1 Inferno Glossary Part 2 Inferno Glossary Part 3 Here you will find the last part of a brief glossary of terms, names, and characters often mentioned in Dan Brown’s novel Inferno. Sinskey, Elisabeth: She has been the director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the past 10 years. Two years…
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Inferno Glossary Part 1 Inferno Glossary Part 2 Inferno Glossary Part 3 Here you will find the second part of a glossary of terms, names, and characters often mentioned in Inferno, the latest novel by American author Dan Brown. Ferris, Jonathan, also known as Dr. Marconi: He is currently employed by the World Health Organisation…
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Inferno Glossary Part 1 Inferno Glossary Part 2 Inferno Glossary Part 3 Here you will find the first part of a brief glossary of terms, names, and characters often mentioned in Dan Brown’s novel Inferno. Alvarez, Marta: Pregnant art and cultural administrator at Palazzo Vecchio. She meets Langdon in the Hall of the 500. She…
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Here you find a brief summary of the main symbols of the Italian Christmas festivities, such as the Christmas tree, the Stella di Natale and the presepe. The Christmas Tree A Christmas tree, usually an evergreen conifer such as a spruce, pine, or fir, or an artificial tree of similar appearance, is a tree that…
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