The Medicea Laurenziana Library, formerly called the Laurentian Library, is one of the largest collections of manuscripts in the world and an important architectural complex of Florence, designed by Michelangelo between 1519 and 1534.
The Basilica of San Lorenzo is one of the main places of worship Catholics of Florence, in the San Lorenzo square in the historic center of the city. The Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of the churches that are competing for the title of oldest in the city of Florence and has the dignity […]
The church of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence dominates the square of Santa Maria del Carmine in the Oltrarno district. It is famous for hosting the frescoes in the Brancacci chapel, the fundamental work of Renaissance art , decorated by Masaccio and Masolino (and later completed by Filippino Lippi) . The church dedicated to […]
The Church St. Mary of the Holy Spirit is one of the main churches of the city of Florence. It is located in the Oltrarno district , the southern part of the old town, with its simple façade overlooking the main square. It was built on the remains of the thirteenth century Augustinian monastery destroyed […]
The Boboli Gardens is a historic park in the city of Florence. Born as grand ducal garden of Palazzo Pitti is also connected to the Forte di Belvedere, a military outpost for the safety of the king and his family. The Boboli Gardens , which hosts more than 800,000 visitors each year , is one […]