Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Tuscany, the beautiful village of Anghiari keeps all the charm of ancient origins, with its picturesque stone houses that run through alleys and stairs, following the slope of the heights dominating the Tiber valley and Sovara.
“Anghiari at Christmas” is the title of the event that throughout the Christmas period, until January 8, animates the center of various initiatives. If stores compete to show the most beautiful shop window, with lots of competition, the Ronda street welcomes a parade of themed objects and ideas.
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
It’s really hard not feel at home at Florence’s J.K. Place, where staff greet you at the front door, the elegant lobby is free of a reception area, and complimentary snacks and drinks are served all day long in a ultra chic lounge area. Read more »
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
Friday, December 31st, 2010
The city at the heart of the Renaissance was founded by the Italics between the X and VIII centuries B.C. In 59 B.C., veterans of Caesar’s army set up camp at a site that is known today as Florence. The name comes from the Ludi Floreales period, which was celebrated in honour of the Goddess Flora.
The city was later invaded by the Barbarians who defeated a somewhat passive Lombard army, whose main interest was protecting Lucca, the capital of Tuscany at the time. Charlemagne re-founded the city and in 854 managed to unite the two counties of Florence and Fiésole, making it the most influential county in the region.
The residence of the Marquis of Tuscany was transferred to Florence, and from 1000 onwards the city flourished economically and demographically.
Autonomous Organisation: While the city maintained its independence from the emperor, its citizens started to become politically organised around 1138. The nobility of the time were all-powerful and decisions made by the twelve consuls were restricted by two assemblies, a sen- ate and a parliament.
From the XIII century onwards the city’s importance within the country grew, rivalling Siena and Pisa and establishing the post of Podestá, which allowed an outsider take control of judicial, executive and military power. Regional clashes continued and the city was razed after a defeat at Montaperti in 1260, at the hands of the army of Siena, which was supported by the gibelinos. Later the gibelinos were defeated by the Florentine güelfos.
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
