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Firenze

The holiday lights are on in Florence! Time to celebrate Christmas!

The holiday lights are on in Florence! Time to celebrate Christmas!

1966 Flood devastated Florence. City saved by Mud Angels

1966 Flood devastated Florence. City saved by Mud Angels

I Medici the Masters of Florence: Watch how the Duomo was built!

I Medici the Masters of Florence: Watch how the Duomo was built!

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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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