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Russian Orthodox Church of Florence celebrates Orthodox Easter tonight
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Russian Orthodox Church of Florence celebrates Orthodox Easter tonight

26 abril, 2019 / By:
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Modern buildings stand out in Florence more than anywhere else, since most of the historic centre buildings come from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Built in Russian art nouveau style between 1899 and 1903 and declared Historical Monument, the Russian Orthodox Church was recently restored. Its unusual facade is characterized by its onion domes. This temple is the first Russian religious building erected in the Italian territory, thanks to the efforts of the parish priest Vladimir Levickij, to the donations of Demidoff family, some parishioners, and nothing more and nothing less Emperor Nicholas II.

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«Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo,» retrospective at Palazzo Strozzi
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«Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo,» retrospective at Palazzo Strozzi

7 marzo, 2019 / By:
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The first comprehensive retrospective devoted to Andrea del Verrocchio (1435-1488) will be on display in Florence from March 9 to July 14 at Palazzo Strozzi, with an accompanying presentation at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello. Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo brings together masterpieces by Verrocchio from collections around the world, contextualized by works from his forefathers and peers, as well as by the pupils he worked intensively with, including Leonardo da Vinci, Pietro Perugino, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Sandro Botticelli.…

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“BANKSY – This is not a photo opportunity,» Banksy at Palazzo Medici Riccardi
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“BANKSY – This is not a photo opportunity,» Banksy at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

21 diciembre, 2018 / By:
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There is no doubt that if Banksy had lived during the Renaissance in Florence, the Medici would have been his patrons — they were the Maecenas of most of the art produced in Florence at that time. Any case, supposedly, Banksy artworks do not belong to anyone, but to the cities public space where he intervenes. However, the system devours everything, yet the supposed «anti-system» expressions as the graffiti made by Banksy. A proof of this is the exhibition organized at Palazzo Medici Riccardi, opened until February 24, 2019. Curated by Gianluca Marziani and Stefano S. Antonelli, the show brings together twenty images of Banksy’s most iconic pieces, those that won world fame due to its thematic: capitalism, war, surveillance, or massive migratory movements.…

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Alternatives to the “Stendhal syndrome:” Museum House Vasari or the artist who gave name to the Renaissance
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Alternatives to the “Stendhal syndrome:” Museum House Vasari or the artist who gave name to the Renaissance

2 enero, 2018 / By:
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Vasari bought this garden house in Arezzo in 1541. In the last century some Tuscan artists turned the place into a small museum dedicated to Mannerism. This site is today an illustrious example of an artist’s house in which Giorgio Vasari, the first art historian of our era, celebrated his thoughts and his art. Its rooms are profusely decorated with frescoes and embellished with Mannerist paintings, revealing the supreme expression of 16th century Italian art. After completing his architectural works, Vasari dedicated himself to the pictorial decoration between 1542 and 1568, thus these rooms praise the artist’s role through biblical, mythological themes and numerous allegories to the astonishment of any visitor. The main rooms are substantially unchanged. The original furniture does not remain.
Casa Vasari – Via XX Settembre 55 – 52100 Arezzo
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Museo degli Innocenti: one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture
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Museo degli Innocenti: one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture

12 diciembre, 2017 / By:
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The Ospedale degli Innocenti was a children’s orphanage designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1419. Following a long period of renewal, the new Museum degli Innocenti has finally opened to the public in June 2016. It verses on the theme of welcoming and caring for children, telling the visitor about the essence of the institution during six centuries, through historic documents as well as its artistic heritage. The lower level narrates the history and evolution of the Institute of the Innocents through the biographies and personal memories of the «Nocentini» (the children hosted here); the ground floor focuses on the architectural approach, describing also the evolution of the old hospital. Finally, but most importantly, the second floor houses a gallery with Renaissance treasures by Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Bartolomeo di Giovanni, Piero di Cosimo, Neri di Bicci, Luca della Robbia and Andrea and Giovanni del Biondo. The terrace-café of the Quattrocento open to the public crowns the building.
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This is Georgette, our «Girl in Florence»
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This is Georgette, our «Girl in Florence»

23 octubre, 2017 / By:
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Girl in Florence is a cheerful and friendly girl, always willing to exchange her expert opinions about the city to expats. This Texan with Mexican roots lived in Los Angeles before moving to Florence ten years ago. Georgette has more than 26,000 followers on Facebook and over 58,000 on Instagram. She is considered by the online magazine Ilreporter.it as one of the three most influential bloggers in Florence. Georgette wants to prove, further than being known as an ancient city anchored in the Renaissance, how the capital of Tuscany is full of other proposals. She absolutely loves San Frediano. Thus, is the author of a recent article featured by Lonely Planet proclaiming it the coolest neighbourhood in the world, due to its mix of old trades with trendy restaurants and bars. Georgette captures in every article the essence of the city. Her texts show knowledge and, at the same time, the surprise and the charm of those who experience things for the first time, always with an agile and dynamic style, indeed entertaining. The blog Girl in Florence is her «passion project» since 2012.
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