“It goes without saying that Florence is a city that lives in the past. Its medieval and Renaissance history, immortalised in famous buildings, sculptures and paintings, is the main reason the city is as loved and visited as it is today. In every nook and cranny, history seeps out onto the well trodden stone streets and into the everyday” - Emiko Davies, Florentine: The True Cuisine of Florence
Welcome to Episode #153:
Here is the next instalment on the Tuscan Treasures to be discovered in Florence in the region of Tuscany.
Today I share more details about Renaissance Italy and the culture of art and history that pervades the many wonderful sites and landmarks in the city of Florence. This is a more practical share on the places, museums, cultural landmarks and a taste of the food culture if you are to visit the city of Florence, Italy.
Enjoy this share,
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A Writer in Italy is about travel and life. A place to share the beautiful travel journeys and the discoveries along the way.
Italy has many attractions - art, design, architecture, history and the wonderful food culture. Michelle shares her love of books on Italy and the places and regions that have inspired her along the way.
Michelle started 'A Writer in Italy Podcast’ to share personal stories and the love of books on Italy that would lead to beautiful conversations with people and like minded souls who share a deep love affair with Italian Culture and the country as a place of beauty and spiritual renewal.
Michelle Johnston lives in Australia with her family.
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A Writer in Italy Podcast respectfully acknowledges that this work is created on the country of the Ngambri peoples and culture, and pays respects to their Elders, past and present.
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