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The Palazzo Strozzi, located between Piazza Strozzi and Via Tornabuoni, is a stunning and influential example of Renaissance palace architecture and, while no longer home to the Strozzi family, does host a rich programme of events and exhibitions today. From the 25th of September 2026 until the 24th of January 2027, it will be home to a rather intriguing new exhibition called, Broken – the power of Fragments. 

Celebrating fragments throughout the history of art, from antiquity to the contemporary period, it shows us all how these objects are more than a broken part of a whole and the incredible influence that they have had. One of the key exhibitions currently on display in the city, it is a must-see for art-lovers who book a vacation rental in Florence over the next few months and another great reason to make the architectural wonder that is the Palazzo Strozzi a stop on your itinerary of the Birthplace of the Renaissance...

We have lots of incredible villas in Tuscany but some have more reviews than others, some are so exceptional that people cannot help but leave rave reviews. Among our listings of villas with pools in Tuscany, Villa Marietta is one of these gems that stands out as it has a perfect score with a 5/5 rating! What is it that makes this villa so special and why should you add it to your list of potential options?

Here’s why Villa Marietta is a perfect five-star villa in Tuscany according to previous guests:

If you bring a budding painter with you on vacation to Tuscany or if you book a villa in Florence, in particular, you’ll have no shortage of incredible and famous works of art to take in. If you are simply an art-lover yourself, you’ll have endless iconic pieces to tick of your bucket list. However, if you want to particularly impress and inspire any girls in your group or you simply want to seek out the rare examples of female artists among the countless famous men then you might find yourself a little stuck. There are works by these pioneering women to be found but to ensure you can add them to your itinerary, over the next few weeks we aim to highlight just a few of some of the must-see examples...

Today’s work by a female artist of the Renaissance that you should make a point see if you have booked a vacation rental in Florence, the birthplace of the movement, is...

For classical music enthusiasts or anyone who loves including a more whimsical and romantic outing in their travel itinerary there is yet another great reason to book a vacation rental in the Val D’Orcia: to attend one of the utterly magical concerts of the Paesaggi Musicali Toscani. This series is, without a doubt, one of the major musical and artistic highlights of the cultural calendar in Tuscany and an incredibly special way for anyone to experience this lovely part of the world.

The famously breath-taking rolling hills and lush fields of Tuscany are arguably at their most stunning in the UNESCO-awarded landscape of the Val D’Orcia. This is where the scenery truly sings in its beauty and makes for a rather romantic and evocative backdrop for this series of incredible concerts in Tuscany throughout the summer (and up to Christmas). 

Don't bring home mass-produced, boring souvenirs from your trip! These are the real deal when it comes to chic and enviable cool girl souvenirs that you should buy when you stay in one of our vacation rentals in Florence...

Once you book your villa in Florence and spend time diving into the rich history and heritage of the birthplace of the Renaissance, you'll likely fall deeply in love with this fascinating, bustling, grand city. If this is the case then you'll also likely want to bring a little piece of it home with you! While it is certainly one of the most stylish cities in Italy and the world, it is also a major tourist destination with all of the less inspired, more banal souvenirs that come in tow. For those who want to bring a little of the real style and design brilliance of this great art centre home with them or who want to give those at home gifts they actually will want to receive, here's our guide to the cool girl souvenirs to stock up on in Florence...