St. John's Day and the precession of the equinoxes, a continuous shift in the orientation of Earth's rotational axis...
Pontormo painted his famous visitation between 1528 and 1530; today the painting can be visited in Carmignano.
Pontormo arranges the figures in a swirling, almost spiral-like formation, creating a sense of dynamic movement and emotional intensity.
The Renaissance was a transformative period in Europe profoundly influencing literature, art, science, and philosophy.
The flower festival since 170 years hostes a floral exhibition full of unusual, local and collectible varieties in Orticoltura garden
Midway upon the journey of our life I found myself within a forest dark, For the straightforward pathway had been lost.
The central figure, representing love and beauty. She stands in a grove of orange trees, symbolizing purity and eternal love.
The Florentine calendar, used in Florence during the Renaissance, had a unique way of marking the year. Unlike the Gregorian calendar we use today, the Florentine calendar began the year on March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation
The Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart) is one of Florence’s most unique and historic traditions, taking place every year on Easter Sunday. This event dates back over 350 years and combines religious symbolism with a spectacular fireworks display.
Illustrated editions of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri have been popular since the poem's creation in the early 14th century.
