The tradition of the foreign comunity in Florence goes back centuries. Today foreigners have less time to visit Italy and in particular Florence, but the Strozzi exhibit unfolds that tradition once more for the general public. The Brownings lived in Florence, Longfellow studied Romance Languages here, all flocked to Florence for the art, the vivacity, the weather…The tradition continues and we trace once again the link and attraction to Florence for some of its foreign residents. Read more
Thanks to Mercurio two busts of the Uffizi collection have been restored
While visiting the Uffizi make sure not to miss the section of ancient sculptures, including the incredibly rich collection of Roman busts, the second most important after the one in Rome! Most visitors only see the world famous painting collection … Read more
Gift idea? Help restore a work of art! Uffizi tours to restore hidden masterpices.
With the initiative “REGALATI UN RESTAURO” (in English “Gift idea? Help restore a work of art!”) Mercurio association delivered a series of tours in December 2011 and January 2012 at the Reale Poste Hall of the Uffizi. Mercurio’s professional tour guides led … Read more
On Cosimo’s Payroll
As ‘Paterfamilias’ (Father of the clan) Cosimo de’ Medici, called ‘The Elder’ (1389- 1464) presided over a large household in his old private Palace in Florence. The Family household in the Italian Renaissance society included siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles … Read more
The Park of Villa Demidoff at Pratolino, Tuscany
Just fifteen minutes from Florence going north on the “Bolognese” road through some woods is the little town of Pratolino, (the name derives from the word “prato” which means field in Italian).Villa Demidoff of Pratolino is a well-known park where … Read more
