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What to see in Florence, Italy's city of art

Edit Stars and Stripes 11 Aug 2016
The skies were cloudy as I strode across that famous bridge, the Ponte Vecchio, ready for a day of checking off Florentine must-sees. Slight problem. The first museum on my list was open, but the ticket office was closed. OK, then, on to the Uffizi Gallery. Except this time both ticket office and museum were closed; I had forgotten it was Monday ... This wasn’t going at all as planned ... This was the Piazza della Signoria, where novelist E.M ... ....

Experience Italy two ways: Sardinia and Florence

Edit Toronto Sun 02 Aug 2016
Sardinia. Little-known island an undiscovered delight. One only has to sip chilled Vermentino to fall in love with Sardinia. My wife and I are at the stylish Surrau Winery on the Italian island and it’s all la dolce vita ... The view is over Gallura’s rolling hills, which tumble down to Costa Smeralda and the Mediterranean Sea ... All very informative ... NEED TO KNOW ... See RSSC.com ... This was the Piazza della Signoria, where novelist E.M....

Why do classical statues of men always have small penises? There's an interesting explanation

Edit Topix 25 Jul 2016
It's one of the most iconic artworks of all time - the statue of David in Florence's Piazza Della Signoria. Carved by Michelangelo between 1501 an 1504, it's a likeness of the Biblical figure who famously slaughtered the giant Goliath ... ....

Demolishing Michelangelo's mountain

Edit BBC News 24 Jul 2016
When Roman emperors, Michelangelo and Mussolini needed the finest marble they all knew where to go - Carrara in Tuscany. But some are worried about the future of the quarries that have been used for thousands of years, writes Antonia Quirke ... The quarries are vast - Tolkienian ... Find out more ... The rumour is that it's being made to go up in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence to replace the damaged replica now standing there ... He never did....

Galleries to gelato: Best of Florence

Edit Seattle Post-Intelligence 19 Jul 2016
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — The skies were clouding over as I strode briskly across that famous bridge, the Ponte Vecchio, ready for a productive day checking off Florentine must-sees. This was the Piazza della Signoria, where novelist E.M. Forster's adorable Lucy Honeychurch witnessed a stabbing moments after complaining about the dullness of life in "A Room With a View." ... ....

Best of Florence, from galleries to gelato

Edit Toronto Sun 19 Jul 2016
FLORENCE, Italy -- The skies were clouding over as I strode briskly across that famous bridge, the Ponte Vecchio, ready for a productive day checking off Florentine must-sees. Slight problem. The first museum on my list was open, but the ticket office was closed. OK, then, on to the Uffizi Gallery ... This wasn't going at all as planned. And then it hit me. Wait. This was the Piazza della Signoria, where novelist E.M ... Sunshine filtered through....

Forum Aspen a Firenze su energia e clima (Aspen Institute Italia)

Edit Public Technologies 04 Jul 2016
(Source. Aspen Institute Italia) Dott Dott.ssa Stefania Salustri,. Responsabile Comunicazione e Media, Direttore Sito Web. Tel . 335 7919949 - 06 4546891- 06 45468917 e-mail. stefania.salustri@aspeninstitute.it ... Tel ... NOTA PER LA STAMPA ... Il 2 luglio un panel dibattito aperto alla stampa "Climate Strategies and Sustainable Economies in Europe a Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria 1 che errà aperto dal Sindaco di Firenze Dario Nardella....

Sophia Loren Style

Edit Huffington Post 29 Feb 2016
The gran signoria of seduction is still showing us how it's done in a 2010 Pirelli calendar and a beauty collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana. Viva Sophia!. b ... ....

What is a Loggia?

Edit About.com 25 Feb 2016
The Loggia dei Lanzi, also called the Loggia della Signoria, which is a building on a corner of the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy.The Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, popularly known as the Loggia del Porcellino, which is a building in Florence, Italy.La ......

An Itinerary for a Timeless City

Edit Huffington Post 13 Feb 2016
Florence. hub of the arts, birthplace of the Renaissance, popular tourist destination, and heart of Tuscany. She is a city of history, with seemingly endless surprises to be discovered within her mazes of streets. Here are some must see sites for any visitor's itinerary!. 1. The Academia. The Academia houses Michelangelo's legendary "David." ... 2 ... 3 ... This sanctuary of statues within Piazza della Signoria adjoins the Uffizi Gallery ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... 9 ... ....

Tuscany: Cathedrals and Chianti

Edit The Examiner 11 Feb 2016
Renowned for its artistic heritage, history and beautiful landscapes, Tuscany is where past and present seem to merge ... It does not have to be a Fiat ... Pisa ... When you have had your fill of churches, monuments, frescoes and sculptures, walk down to the River Arno and enjoy browsing the shops above the lovely Ponte de Vecchio or sit in the Piazza della Signoria by the Fountain of Neptune and sip another Italian masterpiece, the cappuccino....

10 Experiences Every Traveler Should Have in Italy

Edit Huffington Post 11 Jan 2016
� Andrew Padgett / Alamy Stock Photo. There's a reason Italy ranks as one of the top-visited destinations in the world. Actually, there are a lot of reasons ... 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... Begun in the 16th century, the Boboli Gardens, in typical Medici flair, are marked by an elaborate design, with terraced levels, lush avenues of Cypress trees, a grotto filled with statues, a fountain of Neptune (similar to the one in Piazza della Signoria), and a canal ... ....

Design destination: Florence

Edit Palm Beach Post 19 Dec 2015
Just tell anyone that you are traveling to Firenze, and you can actually see them swoon. This is exactly how powerful good design can be ... Steeped in history and artistry, The Duomo, Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria all come to mind as must-see tourist attractions ... A recent stroll on a cool drizzly afternoon through this street showered me with the most amazing design shopping ... Belle Fiori! ... View Comments 0 ....
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