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Orsanmichele – A Chapel for Florence’s Powerful Guilds

July 3, 2010 by
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Orsanmichele - A Chapel for Florence's Powerful Craft and Trade Guilds: In its former life, Orsanmichele was a grain market (Loggia de Mercato del Grano) on the main road that linked Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. Commissioned by the Signoria, the building was converted into a church and used as the chapel for Florence's powerful craft and trade guilds.  The Signoria was the government of medieval and renaissance Florence and its nine members were drawn from the ranks of … [Read more...]

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Enjoy Operas and Classical Music in Florence Churches

June 3, 2010 by

Florence Opera and Classical Concerts in Historical Churches: Florence is a monument to the Renaissance period and its churches, palaces and art galleries are full of paintings and sculptures that many visitors come to see. In this compact city, there's plenty to see and do during the daytime such as visits to the Duomo, art galleries like the Uffizi and the Galleria dell'Accademia and checking out the leather shops and shopping outlets. However, enjoyment of Florence's heritage need not … [Read more...]

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