A Visit to The Cemetery of Porte Sante

By Csilla Breznay, BA student To get the best ariel view of Florence many trek through the hillside rose garden or up the steep stone stairway toward Piazzale Michelangelo. A slightly further walk upward another stone staircase can be found, which leads to San Miniato al Monte, a Romanesque style basilica built between the 11th... Continue Reading →

Marist Italy’s Florence Gift Guide

Buy local when you're doing your gift-shopping this year! Shop for Food The Florentine has put together an impressive list of food gifts this year including olive oil, coffee, chocolate, cookies, and more, all from shops that ship internationally and have english versions of their websites.   Curious Appetite’s Florentine Gourmet Club offers Italian specialty food boxes (prices range... Continue Reading →

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