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Michelangelo Buonarroti, one of the greatest artists in history, was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese Michelangelo, a small village nestled among the rolling hills of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. His father, Messer Ludovico Buonarroti, of noble lineage but struggling financially, had moved there with his wife, Francesca di Neri del Miniato del Sera, who…

The Museum of Fashion and Costume, previously known as the “Costume Gallery,” is housed in the charming Palazzina della Meridiana, adjacent to the southern wing of Palazzo Pitti. This building, initiated under Pietro Leopoldo di Lorena by architect Gaspero Maria Paoletti in 1776 and completed in 1830 by Pasquale Poccianti at the behest of Leopoldo…

The Adoration of the Three Kings by Gentile da Fabriano is undoubtedly one of the must-see paintings in the Gallery of Statues and Paintings in Florence (Uffizi Gallery). Rich in gold, elegantly dressed characters, exotic animals, and unexpected details, one could spend hours admiring it. Commissioned in 1423 by Palla di Noferi Strozzi, a man…

It’s uplifting to spend the morning on Via del Proconsolo, perhaps after a legal matter in Piazza San Firenze, and be able to greet, through the window that replaces the wall facing the street, the marvelous sculptures of the 16th century in the so-called Michelangelo Room at the Bargello Museum. So much so that sometimes…

The Bargello Palace, with its imposing and foreboding structure reminiscent of the Palazzo della Signoria, encapsulates the most haunting chapters in Florence’s history. This serves as a stark reminder that the city’s past wasn’t always characterized by harmony and the beauty reflected in the architecture or paintings of Botticelli. Constructed in the mid-13th century, during…

The Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, also known as the Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella or the Ancient Apothecary of Santa Maria Novella, is nestled in the heart of Florence, at Via della Scala 16. Situated within the complex of the Santa Maria Novella convent, this pharmacy boasts a history spanning over four centuries,…

Anselm Kiefer, one of the most eminent contemporary artists, is renowned for his imposing works that delve into the complexities of memory, history, and national identity. Born in 1945 in Germany, Kiefer has shaped his career between France and his homeland, developing a deep and layered artistic corpus that addresses the scars of the past…

Museum of the Innocents, Piazza SS. Annunziata, October 27, 2023 – April 7, 2024. Let’s face it, finding Art Nouveau, the new art, or Liberty style as it’s known in Italian, in Florence is not easy. In Florence, the novelty that swept across Europe at the end of the 19th century— the pursuit of beauty…