Florence art

A Personal Review of the 2025 Florence Still Life Painting Workshop

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A Personal Review of the 2025 Florence Still Life Painting Workshop You know, there’s a certain magic to Florence that just pulls you in, right? It’s almost impossible to walk its cobbled streets without feeling a deep connection to centuries of art. So, I figured, what better place to actually pick up a brush again? Honestly, I decided on the ‘5 Mornings Still Life Painting Guided Workshop’ for my 2025 trip. To be honest, I was a little nervous, yet the idea of spending my mornings just painting, surrounded by that history, was really something I couldn’t pass up. This …

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A Personal Review: The 2025 Private Guided Tour of Santa Croce Basilica and Florence’s Ancient Leather School

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A Personal Review: The 2025 Private Guided Tour of Santa Croce Basilica and Florence’s Ancient Leather School Stepping into the Real Florence You know, arriving in Florence is an experience that kind of hits all your senses at once. I mean, there are so many things to see, and honestly, the crowds can be a little overwhelming. As a matter of fact, I was looking for a way to connect with the city on a more personal level, which is why I opted for this private tour. Basically, the idea of a guide just for us felt like a much …

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Accademia & Uffizi Timed-Entry Tickets: A 2025 Florence Review

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Accademia & Uffizi Timed-Entry Tickets: A 2025 Florence Review You know, Florence is one of those spots that everyone dreams about, filled with pictures of stunning art and amazing buildings. Actually, the reality on the ground can be a bit different, mostly because of the massive crowds. We’ve all seen pictures of those long, winding lines outside the big museums, right? Honestly, it’s enough to make you wonder if you’ll spend more time waiting than actually seeing anything. So, I was looking for a way to get around that for a 2025 visit. That is when I stumbled upon a …

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