Being a member of Medici family in Florence may not have meant you would inherit great genes (look up Lorenzo the Magnificent if you think I am exaggerating), but it did mean you had wealth and privilege like no other. For one day, I experienced the Medici privilege. First, a little background on just how … Vasari’s View of a Medici’s Life
When planning a visit to Florence, you’re probably wondering what the most important things to do are during the short amount of time you have. The city is full of impressive monuments and museums, both in the center and the Oltrarno, and it’s almost impossible to see them all. The following is a quick list … The Best in Florence
Believe it or not, after living here for nearly a year, I’ve only now just headed to the Uffizi Gallery, witnessing some of the finest art known around the world. This of course includes the infamous Birth of Venus by Botticelli as well as Michelangelo’s The Holy Family, the only painting of his that is … Uffizi Gallery & Vasari Corridor: More Than Just A Tour
Every day is a perfect day to take in a dose of culture and learn something new in Florence. With over 70 museums scattered throughout the city, taking it all in seems like an impossibility. There’s the Accademia, The Palatina Gallery, The National Museum of Bargello…and the list goes on. But what about the hidden … The Best Kept Secret in Florence…Tour of Vasari Corridor