The Ponte Vecchio (“old bridge” in Italian) is the bridge / pedestrian / oldest shopping arcade (XIV century), the most famous and most touristic place of the city of Florence in Italy which it is the emblem. Mecca of jewelry and luxury goldsmith, it crosses the River Arno at its narrowest point, almost in front […]
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Piazza del Campo (or Il Campo) is the main square of the city of Siena. It is recognizable by its curved shape inclined like an amphitheater, the lower part overlooking the Palazzo Pubblico and the high tower Torre del Mangia 102 m. It is the place of the race of the famous Palio of Siena. […]
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The Boccale Castle is an imposing castle perched atop a steep cliff on the Etruscan coast, known as the “Cala dei Pirati” (den of pirates in English). From the Castello del Boccale, a magnificent castle recently renovated, it is possible to admire the wild landscape of rocky coast that surrounds it, the crystal clear waters […]
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A copy of the David di Michelangelo statue was placed on Piazza della Signoria only in 1910. The original David is located in the Galleria dell’Accademia. David is a masterpiece statue of Renaissance sculpture created by Michelangelo between 1501 and 1504. It measures 4.34 meters tall (5.14 meters with Base) and is taken from a […]
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The baptistery dedicated to Saint John the Baptist (Battistero di San Giovanni), the patron saint of the city of Florence, is located in front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, in Piazza San Giovanni. Initially it was located outside the city walls, but it was included with the cathedral in the walls built […]
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