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Eleonora de’ Medici & Her Fabulous Golden Gown

Eleonora de’ Medici & Her Fabulous Golden Gown

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Altri momenti favolosi dell’escursione di oggi a Altri momenti favolosi dell’escursione di oggi a Firenze!
Un sentito grazie a Michele Brici, direttore dell’Hotel Machiavelli Palace, per aver collaborato con me nell’organizzare un aperitivo così piacevole sulla terrazza panoramica questo pomeriggio. La vista, la compagnia e l’atmosfera erano assolutamente perfetti!

More fabulous moments from today’s Florence adventure!
A heartfelt grazie to Michele Brici, Manager of Hotel Machiavelli Palace, for collaborating with me to create such a delightful rooftop aperitivo this afternoon. The view, the company, and the atmosphere were absolutely perfetto!

#hotelmachiavellipalacefirenze
Santo Spirito è ben saldo in sella — eleganza e Santo Spirito è ben saldo in sella — eleganza e grinta da vendere! 💛 💙 Stanno facendo davvero una bella figura! 

Santo Spirito is sitting strong in the saddle — looking sharp and full of spirit! ! 💛 💙They’re definitely making a statement!
I ragazzi sono tornati in piazza! Grande qui ad Ar I ragazzi sono tornati in piazza! Grande qui ad Arezzo!

Le prove sono ufficialmente iniziate… che emozione! 🏇🔥
I cavalli fremono, i giostratori si preparano con sguardi intensi, i fan applaudono con il cuore in gola: l’atmosfera è carica di energia!

Seguimi per tutti gli aggiornamenti sulla Giostra del Saracino – edizione di giugno 2025! 🎯🇮🇹 Le emozioni stanno appena cominciando
🔥 Can you say hot?! Today felt like a page stra 🔥 Can you say hot?!
Today felt like a page straight out of Dante’s Inferno — Florence was sweltering, and I think we made “drenched in sweat” the latest fashion trend. 😅

But we made it through!
We ended the day in the best way possible — sipping aperitivi on the rooftop terrace of the Machiavelli Hotel, with stunning views and a much-needed breeze. 🍹🌇

The best part? My lovely friend Alessandra came in from Livorno to meet up with me! What a fun (and steamy!) day in Firenze! 💛
Colpo di scena della giornata! Abbiamo lasciato la Colpo di scena della giornata! Abbiamo lasciato la nostra amata Arezzo (solo per un giorno!) e siamo scappati a Firenze.
Indovina un po’ chi siamo andati a trovare?
These ladies were with me here in Arezzo last year These ladies were with me here in Arezzo last year and are now back for more Matta language learning fun!!! 🤩
Heat? What heat? Just a casual stroll through hist Heat? What heat? Just a casual stroll through history—melting, but making it magical non the less. First rule of Italian summer: walk fast, shade faster. Buon inizio!

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