Museo dell’Opera del Duomo

Museo dell'Opera del Duomo Firenze
Florence is well known for its signature domed cathedral or Duomo, located in the Piazza del Duomo (Church Square). Most people visit it and see the works of art on display without ever realizing that there is an entire museum dedicated to the collection of those works of art that have been removed from... Read more

Ospedale degli Innocenti
Ospedale Degli Innocenti (Hospital of the Innocents) is an architectural milestone which became known in history as the place where children and infants could be taken care of. Beautifully and intricately built, this building is situated on the eastern side of the Piazza della Santissima Annunziata. Read more

Empoli

Piazza dei Leoni Empoli
Empoli is a small commune in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It lies to the south of the River Arno and is situated in a plain that is very fertile for agriculture. Since early times, the people of Empoli have been growing their own food products and hence this region has developed a reputation... Read more

San Miniato al Monte

San Miniato al Monte
San Miniato al Monte (The Abbey of San Miniato al Monte) is situated at one of the highest points in the city of Florence, Tuscany. Many people refer to this building as one of the most beautiful churches in all of Italy. It is a fine example of Romanesque architecture and is truly, a... Read more

Museo del Bargello

Bargello Museum Florence
Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Bargello Museum) is a famous art museum in Florence, Italy. Previously it used to serve as a barrack and prison, but now it is just a museum containing some of the most impressive artifacts, which have extreme historical significance. It is also referred to as the Bargello palace or Palazzo... Read more

San Miniato

Torre di Federico II San Miniato
On top of the hills between Florence and Pisa, in the region of Tuscany, Italy, lies a small town named San Miniato. From its high vantage point, it presides over the lower Arno valley, nestled between the valleys of Egola and Elsa. This town has been around since medieval times and is rich in... Read more