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  • Two Florence Museums Explore Links to Islam Two Florence Museums Explore Links ... Published on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 by
    To combat Islamophobia and celebrate ancient Middle Eastern culture, two Florence museums have teamed up to stage an exhibit on Islamic art and the reciprocal relationship between Florence and Islam. The exhibit, titled “Islamic Art and Florence from the Medici to the 20th Century,” ru...
  • Florence’s Uffizi Debuts New Room Florence’s Uffizi Debuts New ... Published on Sunday, June 10, 2018 by
    Earlier this month, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence debuted its “Raphael and Michelangelo Room” as part of a larger rearrangement of the museum. Housed in Room 41 of the building, the Raphael and Michelangelo Room – as one might expect – contains paintings from the two Renaissance m...
  • Explore The Bridges of Italy Explore The Bridges of Italy Published on Sunday, May 20, 2018 by
    The Bridge of Sighs. The Ponte Vecchio. We all know at least one bridge that makes us long for Italy and its beautiful views. That’s why we love this list of 16 Italian bridges via The Local. If you’ve wanted a new perspective on your Italian travels, this could be it: Why not try ...
  • Florence’s Duomo Adds Metal Detectors Florence’s Duomo Adds Metal D... Published on Thursday, February 22, 2018 by
    In anticipation of peak summer tourist season, the Duomo cathedral complex in Florence is stepping up security measures by installing seven metal detectors in the building. The new walk-through metal detectors will replace the old handheld detectors, with the goal of reducing the time spen...
  • Italian Cities Launch Respect Campaigns Italian Cities Launch Respect Campa... Published on Monday, September 25, 2017 by
    With  increasing restrictions across Italian cities aimed at curbing tourists’ unruly behavior, Venice and Florence have both launched campaigns to accomplish that goal, called #EnjoyRespectVenezia and #EnjoyRespectFirenze, respectively. The message, sent through fines and increased awa...
  • Florence Starts Bike Sharing Program Florence Starts Bike Sharing Progra... Published on Monday, July 24, 2017 by
    Florence will begin a “free flow” bike-sharing program on July 24, enabling riders to rent bicycles from anywhere in the city. Unlike traditional bike-sharing programs that require users to visit designated rental stations, Florence’s program will allow riders to rent bikes from anyw...
  • Florence’s Basilica di Santo Spirito Opens Cloister Florence’s Basilica di Santo ... Published on Saturday, April 29, 2017 by
    The Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence has opened its cloister to the public for the first time. The cloister of the former monastery and convent was a space that connected different parts of the complex, such as the basilica and the dining hall, that the monks who lived there used dail...
  • Five Fun Florence Facts and Win A Trip! Five Fun Florence Facts and Win A T... Published on Sunday, February 21, 2016 by
    Florence is one of those cities you must see at least once in your lifetime and then even once you have been there, you yearn to go back again and again. We love Florence so much that we are giving away a trip to the city of art in our Florence Facebook Sweepstakes. In the meantime, her...
  • Win A Trip to Florence with Perillo Tours Win A Trip to Florence with Perillo... Published on Friday, February 5, 2016 by
    If you're a U.S. resident, enter our the Perillo Tours Facebook Sweepstakes for the chance to win a spectacular 4-night getaway to the city of art! Here is what is included: Airfare for two from a U.S. gateway to Florence. Four nights at the Grand Hotel Minerva. Day trip to ...
  • Italy Culinary Trend: Apericena Italy Culinary Trend: Apericena Published on Monday, January 18, 2016 by
    A recent trend shows young Italians may be straying from the longstanding tradition of eating family meals at their parents’ house every night, instead favoring a new appetizer-heavy dining concept served in bars, called apericena. Mamma has reigned as queen of the Italian kitchen for wh...