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The Mostra Internazionale dell'Artigianato is one of the most famous Trade Fairs in Italy. Every year you can see the handcrafted products of the ancient Florentine Workshops and see some of the fantastic arts that are being rediscovered by this fair.

There is an abundance of culture, arts, handicraft and more new creative styles at this event. There are some unique pieces modelled by experienced craftsmen.

There are distinct areas that are divided up into pavilions such as: The Italian Regions, Region of Tuscany, Visions, Handicrafts, Slow Cities and much more.

ARTOUR-O is a lovely spin on the classic Florentine art tour as it highlights the relationship between different types of art.

Taking place in March every year, it starts in Piazza Santa Maria Novella and goes through the entire city! This year -2012- it takes place from the 1st to the 4th of March.
From sculpture to performing arts and multimedia, ARTOUR-O covers it all. So if you would like to see Florence from a completely new and unique point of view then don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

We have home vacation rentals available inside Florence or outside in the wonderful Florentine countryside.

Planning a holiday around Easter? Why not make your destination the beautiful area of Florence in Italy? In Florence there is a folk tradition at Easter called the Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart) where a cart, packed full of fireworks and other forms of pyrotechnics, is lit on Easter Sunday in the Piazza del Duomo.
It is a wonderful display of colour that is not to be missed!

Not only can you see this wonderful event, but also the fantastic sights of Florence that are not just limited to one day a year.

The city is truly spectacular, being considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, it is famous for it's art and architecture and also it's cultural heratige. In history it has been ruled by the powerful Medici family who are in many ways linked to the pope and the famous renaissance artists such as Michealangelo.

Florence in Tuscany is Nr. 1 in the Tripadvisor "Top 10 Food & Wine Cities in Europe" !

Actually 5 out of the 10 cities mentioned are in Italy: welcome to Foodies Paradise...

Stay in one of our Florence rentals! We even offer rentals on the Piazza della Signoria !

If you're looking for a holiday with a spice of history and culture but you aren't really interested in staying in a city then you should have a look at Florence.

The city holds many of the main attractions, being a key part in the Renaissance, however there are many other interesting parts of the province that are not so well known. There are some beautiful wineries, monasteries and other attractions situated in the Florentine hills and many people choose to holiday in Villas in these areas due to the fact that not only do they have beautiful scenery and a quiet, tranquil place to relax, but also that they are situated in the middle of a choice of activities such as travelling to the city for a day to see some of the famous art and architecture (including the Statue of David and The Basilica Santa Maria Del Fiore), hiking trips, wine tours, etc.

If this type of holiday interests you, why not have a look at some of our luxury villas in Florence?