The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit a marvel of medieval engineering Construction on the Leaning Tower of Pisa began as early as 1173 and took 200 years to complete, making…
- Tuscany, Italy
Visit a marvel of medieval engineering Construction on the Leaning Tower of Pisa began as early as 1173 and took 200 years to complete, making…
Medieval splendour Nestled in the heart of Siena, the Siena Cathedral is a magnificent 13th-century church. The outside is impressive enough, with typical period architecture…
Step into history The Medici Chapels are in the very heart of Florence, where the powerful Medici family once ruled. There are two buildings–one built…
Something a little bit different Away from the ancient churches and vineyards Tuscany is famous for lies this unusual gem, the Tarot Garden. Designed and…
The Art Collection and History Majority of the art collection at Uffizi Gallery comes from the Renaissance period. The state of Tuscany received the main…
Experience Renaissance art in historical surrounds Commissioned by the Medici family in the late 16th century, the Uffizi gallery is one of Florence’s most important…
Interior Palazzo Vecchio features 2 floors. On the first floor visitors will find sculptures of De Rossi, Genius of Victory by Michelangelo, and statues by…
History Bonnano Pisano laid a marble foundation for the tower in 1174. Due to the fact that there was a lot of water under the…
Historical, one-of-a-kind architecture The Cathedral of Florence, or the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, is the only building of its class in the world.…
Interior and Exhibits This museum has a large collection of sculptures that include Donatello’s statue David and Saint George, as well as the Portrait of…
Style & History Designed in a typical Gothic style, Florence Cathedral was finished in 1367, although the facade remained unfinished until the 19th century. Most of…
History Besides masterpieces from Michelangelo, Galleria dell’Accademia also features several halls that include: hall of the prisoners, hall of the colossus, gipsoteca bartolini, Florentine gothic,…
History Originally owned by the Mozzi family, Giardino Bardini was restored in 1913 by Stefano Bardini who also enlarged the villa and lived there with…
Explore the halls of one of Florence’s most impressive galleries The Accademia Gallery was originally founded in the 18th century, for students of the Academy…