Visit the Baptistery to see its beautiful mosaics and the majestic cathedral. Don’t forget the OPA Museum, unknown to many but full of unexpected and very important wonders such as a spectacular reconstruction of the ancient façade of Santa Maria del Fiore, including a large collection of masterpieces by Donatello and one of the very last statues the divine Michelangelo worked on.
With one collective ticket you can also climb the dome and the bell tower and if you do not have time and desire you can still do it the next day since your ticket is valid for 24hrs.

Most people associate Italian fashion to Milan. Many of you do not know that in Florence there are many designers like Ferragamo, Gucci, Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, Enrico Coveri and many others. It is in the Sala Bianca of Palazzo Pitti that Italian fashion had found its defining moment as far back as 1955.
Since then Pittimmagine is one of the main fashion calander events in Italy.
Florence is also the home of great craftsmanship that has follow the generations of great traditions in leather goods and other magnificent products such as the talented Florentine goldsmiths, traditional Florentine paper producers.
Visit the Gucci Museum or the Museum of Costume in Palazzo Pitti.. “The Mall” is the most important Outlet in Italy and its only 45mins drive away.

A region just south of Florence that gives its name to one of the most famous wines of our country. There are lots typical wineries to visit where to taste its wine accompanied by a typical Tuscan lunch. The landscape is just like a painting. The medieval villages dots the countryside. In Greve in Chianti you can visit a famous local butcher’s shop to get an overview of the products of this region.

A town full of history and the birth place of the great Italian writer Boccaccio. The tomb of this revered writer is in th main church together with “Holy Giulia”. Right next door is a surprising city museum famous for a beautiful crucifix of the twelfth century.

Michelangelo, Dante Alighieri, Filippo Brunelleschi, Donatello, Masaccio, Cosimo I, Galileo Galilei, Giotto, Desiderio da Settignano, Benvenuto Cellini… and many more

When in Florence you can discover the less known history of the confraternal organisations. Not everyone knows that the Confraternity of Misericordia was born in Florence but it was not the first or last order to be created, In fact there are many other confraternities still active like the  Buonomini of San Martino. The brotherhoods are the true soul of Florence and their unbelievable stories are waiting to be heard!

Churches are a must do and see on your visit to Florence. Full of works of art of great value. Like the Trinity of Masaccio in Santa Maria Novella. Or the Sassetti Chapel of Ghirlandaio in Santa Trinita, again Masaccio and it’s Brancacci Chapel in the Carmine Church. Likewise the mosaics of San Miniato, Jesus on the cross of the young Michelangelo in Santo Spirito, a precious stone to the florentines in SS. Apostoli church and many many more!

“I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me”, The last supper is the moment that marked the story of Jesus. Would you like to find out why it’s also so important in the florentine churches? There are lots of important cenacles in Florence such as San Salvi, Santa Croce, Ognissanti, San Marco, Sant’Apollonia, Fuligno, SanMarco… and more

Have you seen enough of our Tuscan churches yet ? If so just look at the beutiful architectures aorund. Florence is full of beautiful palaces.You can visit some of them from the inside. Palazzo Davanzati for example will take you back in time, pay attention to the wall wrigtings or the cute toilet! Palazzo Medici in Via Cavour is a wonder too! Did you know that by visiting Pitti Museums and Bargello Museum you get to experience a real florentine palace too?

Learn to cook like a Tuscan while having fun!
There are plenty of chefs around.. you will learn how to make pasta, Tuscan bread or how to prepare pizza or simply how to cook a Tuscan steak properly. Italian cuisine has a great history and tradition. And no more so than in Tuscany learn the secrets of true Tuscan dishes. You will enjoy unforgettable day! Cooking classes are always a success and when you arrive back home you’ll have a lot to teach and share with friends and loved ones.