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The creation of the sun, moon and vegetation

The Creation of the stars and plants is a fresco (280×570 cm) by Michelangelo Buonarroti, dating from about 1511 to 1512 and part of the decoration of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums in Rome, commissioned by Pope Julius II.

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The Stone of the Bum Punishment

The Loggia del Mercato Nuovo hosts a bicolored marble Read more [...]

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Berta, the Petrified Head

Embedded in the wall of Santa Maria Maggiore Church, Read more [...]

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St. Anne in Florence

What does St. Anne have to do with Florence? Most don’t Read more [...]

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La Certosa

La Certosa is an impressive castle complex perched on Read more [...]

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San Miniato al Monte: Walk to San Miniato al Monte above Florence

The Church of San Miniato al Monte is perched on the Read more [...]

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Torrigiani Garden

Make an Appointment with the Owners for a Guided Tour. Read more [...]

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“La Rificolona”

The “Rificolona” is a paper lantern festival that takes Read more [...]

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Vasco Pratolini

Vasco Pratolini is thought to be one of the most Read more [...]

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Lorenzo the Magnificent….prankster

It is said that despite his nickname, Lorenzo ‘de Read more [...]

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The “Ugly” Queen

When Catherine ‘de Medici became Queen of France, she Read more [...]

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“Superheroes” in Florence

If you walk along the streets of Florence, you will Read more [...]

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Florence, Palermo and the English throne

What do Florence, Palermo and the English throne have Read more [...]

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