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Located in the heart of Florence and near the Central Market Square, the San Lorenzo Basilica is one of the city’s most iconic churches and a central site in Medici history. It combines Renaissance architecture with sumptuous interior decoration, including numerous chapels and works of art. It is also famous for the Medici family tombs […]
Santa Maria Novella is the large Dominican church located at the entrance to the historic center of Florence, facing the station of the same name. Its façade, combining Gothic elements with the upper part designed by Leon Battista Alberti, is one of the first successful attempts at Renaissance architecture applied to a church façade. Inside, […]
The western coast of Elba Island, between Sant’Andrea and Cavoli, presents a wilder and more preserved landscape than the eastern areas. The granite cliffs plunge into clear waters where small coves, long beaches, and wave-polished rocks alternate. The coastline is dominated by the Monte Capanne massif, whose slopes are home to picturesque villages and hiking […]
Mount Capanne, reaching 1,019 meters, is the highest point on Elba Island and dominates the landscape of the Tuscan Archipelago. Its slopes present a striking contrast with the coastline: chestnut forests, Mediterranean scrub, and granite rocks alternate up to the summit, where the panoramic view encompasses the entire island and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The mountain […]
The southeast of Elba Island presents a varied landscape combining sandy beaches, rocky coves, picturesque villages, and mining heritage. The region, shaped by the history of iron exploitation, has preserved a unique cultural and natural heritage. Seaside resorts such as Capoliveri and Porto Azzurro are near small bays ideal for swimming and diving. The hinterland, […]
The northeast of Elba Island consists of a massif that extends into the waters, where Rio nell’Elba is located in the heights, Rio Marina on the eastern coast, while Magazzini, Bagnaia, Nisporto, and Nisportino are on the western side. Crossing Monte Capannello, a ridge runs through this area, combining varied landscapes: rugged coasts, sandy and […]
Between Procchio in the north and Marina di Campo in the south, two beautiful sandy beaches are connected, with medieval villages on the heights in between, hiking trails through the maquis, timeless historical buildings, abandoned churches, and geological and artisanal curiosities of the island. This area thus allows for a combination of relaxation by the […]
The Tuscan Archipelago National Park, established in 1996, covers approximately 61,000 hectares of land and 56,000 hectares of sea, making it the largest marine park in Europe. It includes the seven main islands of the archipelago: Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Montecristo, Pianosa, Giannutri, and Gorgona. Each island has a distinct geological, natural, and historical identity, ranging […]
TheIsland of Elba is a heavenly place located more than 10 kilometers from the Tuscan coast.
It is appreciated for its coast with its beaches, coves and diving sites, for its mountain which culminates at 1018 meters and its superb trails in a preserved and generous nature.
It is the third largest Italian island, grouped within the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago with the other smaller islands of the archipelago: Capraia, Montecristo, Pianosa, Giglio and Giannutri.
Palazzo Pitti is one of the largest buildings in Florence and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. It now houses an extensive museum complex, with prestigious and varied collections, as well as the Boboli Gardens. Overview of the Palace and Museums Built in 1457 for the Pitti family, it is attributed to Filippo Brunelleschi and executed […]
The Gallery of the Academy (Galleria dell’Accademia in Italian) is one of the most visited museums in Florence and an essential stop to admire Michelangelo’s ultimate masterpiece: the David. However, the museum also offers significant opportunities for additional reflection, catering to various interests, such as music, or art and painting techniques. It is the second […]
Located in the Palazzo della Crocetta, the National Archaeological Museum of Florence is one of the most important museums in Italy. It houses a vast collection of Etruscan, Roman, Greek, and Egyptian artifacts, offering visitors a fascinating journey through ancient civilizations. Inaugurated in 1871, the museum features major works such as the Chimera of Arezzo, […]
Coastal region north of Massa Carrara, the Cinque Terre are translated in English by the Five Lands. It’s located in Liguria, but for their proximity to Tuscany, it is a destination to consider when staying in the region. Presentation The appeal of the Cinque Terre lies in its picturesque charm of typical villages perched on […]
The Bargello Museum is located in the historic center of Florence, at the heart of the imposing Palazzo del Bargello.Since 1859, it has been the first national museum of unified Italy. It houses an exceptional collection of Renaissance sculptures and major works by artists such as Donatello, Verrocchio, Michelangelo, Giambologna, Andrea and Giovanni della Robbia, […]
The Piazza del Campo is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and elegant squares in the world, built between 1293 and 1349. It is the heart of the city of Siena, named after the earlier period when it was a green space for the market. Its beautiful red brick pavement is shaped like a shell […]
The Siena Cathedral dedicated to Assumption of Mary (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta in Italian) stands out for its white and black stones and marble is certainly one of the most amazing and beautiful churches in Italy.It was built from 1136 to 1382 in the historic center of the city. A large nave remained unfinished […]
The most imposing building in Piazza del Campo is the Palazzo Pubblico with the very large tower next to the Torre della Mangia. Also called Communal Palace, it was built between 1297 and 1310 by the Government of the Nine of the Republic of Siena, as their own seat. Today, the town hall still occupies […]
The Siena Civic Museum, the Museo Civico, was built in the 1930s on the first and second floors of the Palazzo Pubblico. Its visit (about an hour) is highly recommended, as the museum to be discovered in Siena. It preserves many masterpieces of Sienese art, with particular attention to two remarkable rooms of the Globe […]
The Palio of Siena is a famous equestrian race that pits the different districts of the city (called the contrade), whose origins date back to the medieval games, held on 2 July and 16 August. In the past, many Italian municipalities organized such horse competitions, and some have maintained the tradition until today. Historical overview […]
The ancient hospital for pilgrims, Santa Maria della Scala, is home to a vast and rich museum complex in Siena that covers 19,000 m 2. It is an essential step to fully discover the city, located opposite the cathedral. It is considered the third artistic centre of the city after the Cathedral and the Palazzo […]
In Siena there are some fountains, fed by the bottini, the galleries of a medieval underground aqueduct built from the 12th century. These galleries are 25 km in length, channelling water from seepage from surrounding countryside. The city is built on several hills and is far from the rivers. The galleries of the bottini are […]
The streets of Siena are charming with their splendid palaces, most of them from the Middle Ages, some dating back to the Renaissance. They do not lack elegance with their sobriety, without baroque pomp. The most emblematic of all palaces is located on Palazzo Pubblico, located Piazza del Campo, accompanied by the superb Torre della […]
The Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena is an important Italian museum, especially for its collection of ” paintings on gold background ” from the 14th and 15th centuries in Siena. It is housed in the Palazzo Buonsignori and Brigidi, inaugurated in 1932. The works bear witness to pictorial art in Siena from the 12th to the […]
The Basilica di San Domenico in Siena, also known as Basilica Cateriniana, is one of the most important churches in the city, with its imposing Gothic architecture and Renaissance works. It is dedicated to Dominique de Guzman, founder of the Dominican order, also very close to Saint Catherine of Siena.It has vast dimensions, 77 meters […]
The Sanctuary of Saint Catherine of Siena (Santuario-Casa di Santa Caterina) is located on Hill San Antonio in Siena, consisting of the old house of the Benincasa, the family of Catherine and her birthplace, with various arcades, churches and chapels. Gantry and galleries The sanctuary is entered by the neoclassical Portico dei Comuni d’Italia (Portico […]
