BOBOLI GARDENS

Beauty without time


One of the most beautiful attraction of Florence are surely the Boboli Gardens were laid out for Eleonora di Toledo, the wife of Cosimo I de' Medici. The first stage was scarcely begun by Niccolò Tribolo before he died in 1550, then was continued by Bartolomeo Ammanati, with contributions in planning from Giorgio Vasari, who laid out the grottos, and in sculpture by Bernardo Buontalenti. The elaborate architecture of the grotto in the courtyard that separates the palace from its garden is by Buontalenti. You need a map to visit the Boboli Gardens and appreciate each part of them.
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AN HOLIDAY IN SIENA

What can you see in this beautiful city


Siena is one of the most beautiful city in Italy and all the World know its historic, artistic and architectural heritage. That’s the reason why its medieval historic centre was declared Human’s Heritage by UNESCO in the 1995. In the city we can also find the Monte dei Paschi Bank, the most ancient bank in the world founded in 1472. The city of Siena is rich of religious architectures such as the Dome of the city or the Sanctuary of Santa Cristina or the Synagogue. Infact Siena is the seat of one of the most ancient Jewish community wich lived in Siena since XIII century. The Synagogue rise up
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WHAT CAN YOU SEE IN FLORENCE

Churches and Palaces

a cura di A. Maprosti

Florence is one of the most beautiful city in Italy and one of the well know. In the Middle Age Florence was an important cultural, commercial, economic and financial centre of Italy then, in the Modern Age became the Granducato di Toscana’s Capital under the governance of Medici and Lorena’s family. After the unification of Italy, Florence got the role of Capital from 1865 to 1871. It is considered the place where Renaissance born and for its particular beauty, UNESCO declared its city centre World Heritage. There are many monuments you can visit in Florence. First of
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10 PLACES TO VISIT IN TUSCANY

From mountain to sea side

Have you ever visited Tuscany? Are you planning your next holiday in this beautiful Italian region? You can’t miss one of these fabulous itinerary we have select for you!
1. Ponte Vecchio in Florence. It’s one of the most famous bridge in Italy and city is perfect for a romantic week end!
2. Val d’Orcia with its particular landscape is the perfect frame for your holyday in Tuscany.
3. Fonte Gaia in Siena, is located in one of the most beautiful square in Italy: Piazza del Campo.
4. The Pisa Tower one of the symbol of Italy in the world.
5. Came back to Florence and visit the Cupola of the
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Gabriele e Tatiana ( Italia )


Anche se ci siamo già stati, la Toscana ed i suoi paesi ci sorprendono sempre piacevolmente.
Grazie dell’ospitalità e arrivederci!!!
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