Things To Do
Activities at Tenuta di Artimino
At Tenuta you can experience the most authentic Tuscan adventure by participating in their wide range of activities, designed to enrich every second of your stay. As the Tenuta is a wine destination with its own production, they offer a sommelier to guide guests through a true tasting experience. You can also choose from their selection of luxury dining experiences, including picnics and cooking classes. And if you are a sports lover, they have you covered with hiking trails, cycling routes, two swimming pools and a tennis court. If peace and tranquility is more your style you can relax your body and mind in the magical atmosphere of the Wellness and Spa centre, in the medieval village of Artimino. Experience the feeling of pure relaxation with a personalised wine-themed treatment, made just for you. Massages, facials and other treatments are also available.
Secret Food Tours - Florence
Secret Food Tours is one of our most favourite ways to explore a new city and country! On the Secret Food Tour: Florence, they will introduce you to the real Florence, away from the tourist traps and the museums, where you can visit the local market, taste the local olive oil, sample a selection of the best traditional salamis and cheeses paired with the best local wines, and more. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Florence's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of the culture and history.
Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi
The Uffizi Gallery is a venue that blends art and history, showcasing one of the most remarkable collections of Renaissance art on the planet. The Gallery houses an unparalleled collection of masterpieces, including creations by great geniuses like Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, and Caravaggio. Located in Florence, Italy, the Uffizi Gallery invites visitors to journey through centuries of culture, experiencing masterpieces that have left an indelible mark on humanity. But the Uffizi Gallery is more than just a museum; it is a living testament to a golden era that shaped Western culture. Each room reveals a chapter of artistic evolution, from the Middle Ages to the High Renaissance, allowing visitors to appreciate the shifts in techniques, themes, and styles that gave life to new forms of expression. The arrangement of the works, along with spectacular views of the Arno River and the city, provides an unforgettable encounter with beauty and history.
Scuola del Cuoio ~ School of Leather
Scuola del Cuoio was founded after World War II through the collaborative efforts of the Franciscan friars of the Monastery of Santa Croce and the Gori and Casini families, Florentine leather artisans since the 1930’s. Their mission was to give orphans of the war a means to learn a practical trade with which to earn a living. The unique location, the quality of its products and the commitment to tradition has made Scuola del Cuoio famous. Scuola del Cuoio today remains the largest genuine laboratory in the city where clients can witness the artisans create the leather goods amid centuries-old history.
Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
The Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze is home to some of the most important painting and sculpture collections in the world, including sculptures by Michelangelo, his renowned David among them, and a rich collection of early Italian painting. The collection of plaster casts and models by Lorenzo Bartolini and his student Luigi Pampaloni in the Gipsoteca in the monumental Salone dell’Ottocento is just as significant. And the museum is also home to musical instruments that belonged to the grand dukes of Tuscany, Medici and Lorraine, most of which were in the collection of the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini of Florence.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The monuments of the complex of Santa Maria del Fiore, symbol of Florence in the world, constitutes one single big open-air museum located in the main square, Piazza del Duomo, religious, historical and artistic center of the city. Santa Maria del Fiore is one of the largest churches in the world. The plan consists of a triple-nave basilica with the presbytery area nested within, dominated by the large octagon of the immense dome, around which are three radial apses (or “tribunes”), each consisting of five chapels. The cathedral is 153 meters in length, 90 meters wide at the transept, and 90 meters high from floor to base of the lantern. The title “Santa Maria del Fiore” (Lady of the flower) alludes to the name of the city, "Florentia", or “city of flowers”, “destined to bloom”, and to its emblem, the Florentine lily. Access to the Cathedral is free, without ticket, from Monday to Saturday 10:15am-3:45pm. There are also guided tours available.