‘The Death of Saint Francis’ in Santa Croce Church, Florence

If you want to know when Western art shifted from flat, rigid figures to raw human emotion, you need to look at one wall inside the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence. Tucked inside the Bardi Chapel sits Giotto’s 14th century fresco cycle depicting the stories of Saint Francis. The emotional climax of the cycle… Read more »

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Top Events and Things to do in Tuscany this October 2026

If you’re wondering what’s on in Florence and Tuscany in October 2026, check out this detailed line-up of top events, and art exhibits that are on throughout the month. October is a time that’s always full of things to do. With traditional parades, food festivals and as much art as you can handle. Foodies will… Read more »

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