• Santa Maria Nuova Hospital - Gather here in front of the world’s oldest hospital. Why are Michelangelo and Leonardo frequently mentioned in relation to this hospital? How is Dante connected to this hospital and the DIVINE COMEDY?

• Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - What makes this Cathedral truly unique worldwide? What did Brunelleschi accomplish 600 years ago that remains unmatched today? How is Michelangelo’s DAVID linked to this church?

• Battistero di San Giovanni - Discover Ghiberti’s gate to heaven. Why is the start of the Renaissance credited to this GOLDEN GATE? Who are the figures resembling “Kim Jong Un” and “Fat Putin” depicted on the gate? What is Perceptual Perspective, and how does Donatello relate to video games?

• Piazza della Repubblica - Why is it referred to as the ROMAN FORUM? Who crafted the Column of Abundance in 1431? How did the Medici become Renaissance patrons? Who pioneered modern banking?

• Palazzo Strozzi - Why is this building a replica of the Palazzo Medici Ricciardi despite being rivals of the Medici family? Where was the Negroni cocktail invented? Why is Florence considered the fashion capital? What about the unusual spot for hiding stolen jewelry?

• Ponte Vecchio - Who constructed it, and why is it named the OLD BRIDGE? Who designated it as the city’s official jewelry location and why? What are those windows and the passage above the bridge, and what do they connect? What about the distinctive FLORENTINE TOWER to the left of the bridge?

• Piazza della Signoria - What is the origin of this noble name? What are all those marble statues, and why is only one bronze? Equestrian statue? Michelangelo’s David? Judith and Holofernes by Donatello? Bag of potatoes by Bandinelli? The GUCCI museum, once Da Vinci’s residence where he painted the Mona Lisa. Is there an entire Roman theatre beneath the piazza? What about the first official open-air museum, Loggia dei Lanzi? The enigmatic face carved on a corner by Michelangelo, who is that handsome boy?

• Uffizi - Why is this museum named OFFICES? What makes it and its contents so unique? Has it always been a museum? Did Mark Zuckerberg time travel to Florence in 1504, and why is there a painting of him in the Uffizi gallery? Let’s explore them together.

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Embark on a captivating 2-hour walking tour through Florence, uncovering 1800 years of history from its founding to the conclusion of the Medici era. Immerse yourself in the fascinating lives and secrets of Renaissance icons such as Michelangelo, Leonardo, Botticelli, and Brunelleschi while exploring the historic center and visiting renowned landmarks. Discover the intriguing history of wine windows from the 14th century and learn why Florence is celebrated as the fashion capital of the world. This exploration of art, science, and mystery is essential for anyone eager to truly understand Florence.

• 2-hour guided walking tour covering 80% of Florence’s historic center
• Discover the lives of Renaissance artists and their hidden stories
• Visit important monuments, cathedrals, and historical sites
• Learn about Florence’s cultural influence from fashion to charity wine windows

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