Art&Style

Trends & insights about those magic art places in Tuscany that combine a tantalizing blend of history and beauty.

Galleria Continua, from San Gimignano to conquer the world

A stone's throw from the historic Piazza del Duomo in San Gimignano, Galleria Continua is today one of the most famous international galleries in the world with a portfolio of great artists, from Anish Kapoor to Ai Weiwei and Antony Gormley, and seven locations in as many countries.

Il Giardino dei Semplici

The beautiful Giardino dei Semplici, the second oldest botanical garden in the world, is a treasure chest of wonders in the heart of Florence with an heritage of more than 9,000 specimens of rare plants, monumental trees and ancient flowers.

The enchanted garden of Villa Bardini

The Brunelleschi Dome, Giotto's bell tower, the tower of Palazzo Vecchio, and the Florentine hills are part of the extraordinary panorama offered by the belvedere of Villa Bardini, the historic home of the "prince" of Florentine antique dealers, which is surrounded by centuries-old holm oaks and clouds of flowers, such as its famous wisteria.

Tuscany and its country chic style

Landscapes that look like paintings, magnificent cities of art and romantic villages are the settings for an unmistakable style reflecting the soul of an extraordinary territory where nature, art and history are inextricably intertwined.

Piccolomini Library (SI)

In the left nave of the famous cathedral, one of the city's icons, lies a truly extraordinary treasure where, for more than five centuries, a priceless heritage of art and beauty has been preserved.

The treasures of the Cathedral of Siena and its Museum

In the homonymous square, perched on the highest and oldest part of the city, the extraordinary Sienese cathedral and its museum have guarded the secrets of Divine Beauty for centuries.

Palazzo Portinari Salviati (FI)

In the historic heart of the city, Palazzo Portinari Salviati is like taking a trip into the history of Florence, where you can stay in what was, among noble lineages, romantic intrigues and incredible art collections, the home of Beatrice, Dante Alighieri's beloved muse.

Officina profumo-farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella (FI)

In the heart of Florence there is a truly special place where time stopped four centuries ago when, in 1221, the convent complex of the Dominican friars was founded, a masterpiece of the Renaissance, which still today preserves a unique apothecary tradition in the world.

Accademia del Caffè Espresso (FI)

Born from the restoration of the mid-20th century industrial buildings of La Marzocco, the Accademia del Caffè Espresso of Pian di San Bartolo in Fiesole, with its museum, bar restaurant and laboratories, is a magical experiential journey into the extraordinary universe of coffee, from bean to cup.

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