Here’s my guide to visiting the magnificent Brancacci Chapel in Florence Italy. If you’re an art lover, the Brancacci Chapel is must visit attraction in Florence. Inside, you’ll find a stunning fresco cycle by the artist Masaccio. His frescos are a paramount work in art history. They are the supreme example of early Renaissance painting. … Read more
Here’s my complete guide to the top 25+ must visit attractions, sites, and landmarks in Florence Italy. You’ll find all the best things to do and see in Florence, an overwhelmingly beautiful city. Florence is known as the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” With the best Medieval and Renaissance art in Europe, Florence is a veritable … Read more
Are you on the Botticelli Trail in Florence Italy? If so, here’s my guide to 12 famous paintings by Sandro Botticelli in Florence. I give you an overview of these Botticelli masterpieces and tell you where to find them. Botticelli was the greatest painter of the early Renaissance period. He was a true son of … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the Palazzo Vecchio, a must visit attraction in Florence Italy. The Palazzo Vecchio is a doughty medieval fortress on the outside and a resplendent Renaissance palace on the inside. It’s one of Florence’s most historic and important landmarks. In some ways, Palazzo Vecchio explains the entire history of Florence. The … Read more
Want to know here to find the best art in Italy? Look no further! This is the definitive guide to the best art works and masterpieces in Italy. This guide includes famous paintings, sculpture, and frescos from ancient Rome to the Renaissance to Modern art. I describe the art works and tell you where to … Read more
Here’s my guide to seeing the masterpieces of sculptor Andrea del Verrocchio in Florence Italy. Posterity knows Verrochio mostly as the teacher of the immortal Leonardo da Vinci. But Verrocchio is one of the most important and underrated artists of the Renaissance. Unless you’re a Renaissance devotee, he may be the most influential artist you’ve … Read more
Here’s my guide to the must see art works and masterpieces in Florence Italy, for the art lover’s checklist. Florence is the cradle of art in the Western world. The city is a designated UNESCO site for its artistic heritage. With more than 16 million visitors annually, Florence is home to scores of museums, palaces, … Read more
Her’s my guide to visiting the stunning San Marco Monastery in Florence Italy. San Marco is wallpapered with frescos by the divine Fra Angelico. It’s a serene and irresistible hidden gem in Florence Italy. Even though it’s well known by art aficionados, it doesn’t always get the love it deserves. Tourists tend to leave San … Read more
Planning a trip to Florence Italy? Florence is one of Europe’s most beautiful and artistic cities, often dubbed the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” The three palaces of the Medici family are among Florence’s top attractions. The Medici were the most celebrated family of the Renaissance era. Florence is synonymous with the Medici and the Medici … Read more
Updated: Aug 2 Here’s my guide to Florence Cathedral in Florence Italy, with must know tips for visiting. This guide covers the history of Florence’s Duomo, everything to see at the Duomo, how to get skip the line tickets, and how to climb Brunelleschi’s iconic dome. This guide will help you have an efficient visit to … Read more