Dan Brown’s new novel: Origin
Origin is the 2017 science-fiction mystery-thriller novel by American author Dan Brown and the fifth installment in his Robert Langdon series, following Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol, and Inferno.
The True Story of the Italian Liqueur Limoncello
Limoncello is the Italian word referring to an intensely lemon-flavored liqueur most famously associated with and produced in Sorrento, the Amalfi coast, and the island of Capri, but also very popular throughout all of Italy. Limoncello is made from lemon zest (strictly non-treated), water, alcohol, and sugar. It is a beverage usually consumed after meals,…
Little Wine Windows around Florence
Have you ever noticed those small little windows indented into the walls of the old palazzi in Florence? Miniature copies of their full size counterparts, the main entrances to each palazzo, are made of solid wood, are sometimes decorated with carvings or iron studs, and even have their own little knocker.
Known as bucchette del vino, they come complete with jambs and Romanesque or Gothic style arches hewn in the local stone.
![Composition, 1955. Di Willem de Kooning [Da Kandinsky a Pollock, Palazzo Strozzi]](https://www.florenceinferno.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pollock.jpg "Composition, 1955. Di Willem de Kooning [Da Kandinsky a Pollock, Palazzo Strozzi]")
From Kandinsky to Pollock at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence
Palazzo Strozzi, located in Florence, the city of the Renaissance and of the poet Dante Alighieri, is currently hosting a major exhibition showcasing over one hundred works of European and American art from the 1920s to the 1960s. These works of art serve as a narrative that reconstructs relationships and ties between the museums of two American collectors, Solomon R. Guggenheim and his niece Peggy Guggenheim, which are located in New York City and Venice, respectively.
The Marzocco, a Symbol of Florence
Statues of lions have been seen around Florence since the Middle Ages, and today you can spot them just about anywhere. Although they constitute a symbol of power all over the world, they hold a particular connection to Florence, the city in which Dan Brown’s Inferno is set.
Easter: Religious and Culinary Traditions in Florence, Italy
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.
The “Fontana del Porcellino”: Superstitions Rituals and Traditions
“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.
Glossary of Inferno by Dan Brown (part III)
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…
Glossary of Inferno by Dan Brown (part II)
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…
Glossary of Inferno by Dan Brown
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…
Florentine Christmas Traditions
During the Christmas season many people like to spend their days out and about to escape their daily routine. However, many others prefer to stay home, perhaps following their own traditions.
Florence Town Walls
The city of Florence used to be surrounded by high defensive walls. In Dan Brown’s Inferno, the adventures of the main character Robert Langon take place in this city.
The city walls surrounding Florence have been widened and rebuilt over the centuries six different times (although the actual count is controversial) to defend the city, which has undergone various expansions and contractions. Fortunately, solid and impressive remnants of the ancient city walls still survive: the doors (porte) and a few towers.