Archive for 'Florence'

  

Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Costume Gallery
As Florence is the fashion capital of Tuscany, it is home to some of the world's most famous and beloved designers, excellent stores and some amazing fashion museums. Fashionistas who find a luxury villa in Florence take note, these are the museums you should focus on.

Continuing on from the last post, here are two more examples of excellent fashion museums in Florence...

3. The Costume Gallery of Florence

Housed in the seventeenth-century wing of Palazzo Pitti, known as the Palazzina della Meridiana, the Costume Gallery was founded in 1983. Through major acquisitions and public and private donations, it has amassed a collection of over 6,000 objects, making it one of the best fashion museums in the whole world. For any serious history or fashion buffs, it is a must but is also filled with so many objects that are simply stunning, anyone could enjoy a visit.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, July 3, 2018



Milan may be the fashion capital of Italy but Florence is the fashion capital of Tuscany and filled to the brim with stylish people, eateries and boutiques. However, it is also home to some excellent fashion museums. So, if you are a serious lover of fashion and fashion history, find a luxury villa in Florence and discover the place where so many of your favourite brands were born and still strive to this day...     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Must See Attractions, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, June 21, 2018
Leicester Codex
If you are a da Vinci fan that is planning on finding a luxury villa in Florence this Autumn, be sure to pencil a visit to the Uffizi Gallery into your trip.

The Uffizi is to host the Codex Leicester in an exhibition, celebrating the 500th anniversary of da Vinci’s death, from the 29th of October 2018 to the 20th of January 2019, giving you plenty of time to plan a trip that will overlap with the show!

Called, “The Codex Leicester. Water, Nature’s Microscope”, it is to be curated by the Museo Galileo’s director Paolo Galluzzi and has been made possible due to a loan of the object by Bill Gates, who has been its owner since 1994.     Read More
Posted in: Events, Exhibitions, Florence, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
You have found an ideal vacation rental in Florence, you have packed your perfect holiday outfits, you've booked tickets to the Uffizi, you know where you're going shopping...it's all organised. The only thing left to do is start planning your menus because there is no bigger priority when you're visiting Tuscany than trying the famous and celebrated local cuisine. We have written about all sorts of Tuscan dishes before – from Lampredotto, a Florentine street food favourite, to Florentine-style peas, a typical side dish – but there is one key dish that meat-lovers, in particular, can't miss out on: Bistecca alla Fiorentina.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Products & Specialities, Recipes

  

Friday, May 11, 2018
Massage
If you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are planning on running around and seeing as much of her many sights as possible, it might also be a good idea to take some time to stop, breathe and relax. There is so much to see and do and we recommend making the most of your time in the city but don't forget that you're on holidays! Enjoy it and unwind. One of the best ways to do this is to hit up a spa, kick up your feet and indulge in some pampering – you deserve it!     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Localities, Spa, Tourist Attractions