Archive for 'Renaissance'

Discover the fascinating stories of the man renowned as Italy’s best storyteller called Giovanni Boccaccio and the story of the famous Renaissance painter called Piero della Francesca. Both men were pioneers in their fields of expertise and contributed much to Italian cultural heritage.

Visitors wishing to tour around sites where their work is housed would be well situated by staying in a lovely holiday rental near Florence, Italy where most of it resides. There is a lavish selection of luxury apartments and holiday accommodation available to choose from.

Giovanni Boccaccio was born in either Certaldo or Florence in 1313 and became a massive influence in storytelling during the 14th century. His most famous literary work is called ‘Decameron’ which mean ‘ten days’.

It tells the story of a group of three men and seven women who flee from Florence during the dreaded Black Plague as it sweeps unmercifully through the city. It’s a collection of one hundred tales involving these characters and offers those who read it, a unique insight into what Florence was like in the 1300s.     Read More

A cultural holiday to Tuscany wouldn't be complete without a trip to the famous city of arts, Florence where a famous sculptor called Donatello was born and raised! Anyone with a passion for art and history will love following in the footsteps of this innovator whose work is mostly displayed in sites across the city.

Tourists have a wealth of Tuscany holiday rentals with great reviews in and around Florence city where they can relax and enjoy a few days of art appreciation!

Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi was born in 1386 but was nicknamed ‘Donatello’ by friends and family. He studied art and sculpture under some of the great artisans of the day, Lorenzo Ghiberti and Filippo Brunelleschi. He went on to become one of the greatest sculptors in the world and was an influential figure in introducing a new style of humanism to his work.

Donatello was an innovator of style and seemed to effortlessly breathe life into his human sculptures. His work was a great source of inspiration to the younger sculptor and painter, Michelangelo Buonarroti.     Read More

What Tuscan holiday would be complete without an exciting tour around some of the world’s most famous art and sculptures, many of which are located in the Renaissance city of Florence and nearby towns.

Visitors come in their thousands to admire original masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli and others, all beautifully displayed in art galleries and churches in Tuscany.



Tourists wishing to base their vacation stay close to this artistic trail will find many splendid apartments and luxury villa rentals near Florence city, famously cited as the ‘Cradle of the Arts’.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the men who changed the cultural world with their innovative methods of painting, scientific discoveries, architecture, literature and much more!     Read More