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The Gnomon of Santa Maria del Fiore: The Largest Sundial in the World
Hidden within the Duomo of Florence lies the largest gnomon ever constructed, a 90 metre astronomical instrument install...
Destinations
The Roman Theatre Beneath Florence City Hall: A Colossus Hidden Under the Centuries
Beneath the medieval seat of Florence's municipal government, archaeologists have uncovered the monumental remains of th...
Food & Wine
A Food and Wine Tour of Florence: Ribollita, Bistecca and the Flavours of the Renaissance City
Embark on a gastronomic journey through Florence. From ribollita to bistecca alla fiorentina, from lampredotto to pappa ...
Culture & History
Palazzo Budini Gattai: The Window That Has Remained Open for Four Centuries
In Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, one window on the second floor of Palazzo Budini Gattai has never been closed. Th...
Archaeology & History
Piazza Beccaria and the Tramway Excavations: A Roman Necropolis Emerges from the Depths of Florence
The construction of Florence's new tramline has opened a window into the city's deepest past. From a vast Roman necropol...
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Things to Do and See for Free in Florence
Florence charges admission for many of its greatest treasures. But the city that gave the world the Renaissance also giv...