Florence is one of the cities of art par excellence. Immersed in the heart of Tuscany, in the center of Italy, it is a true epicenter of culture and beauty. It is precisely from beauty that the great art personalities, who were born or who lived here, have been inspired. Yet, even scientists are not immune to the magnetic charm of Florence! A woman, above all, has shone for talent and critical spirit: Margherita Hack.

I aspired to be a fine artist for many years of my life, never knowing if I’d ever get the opportunity to actually fulfil that vision let alone travel outside my beloved Africa. Italy however had always been a mystery to me.

Made with croissant and cappuccino or more traditional with bread and jam, light with fruit and yogurt or with crunchy biscuits and honey. Every Italian eats breakfast their own way, but one thing is certain: breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

There are thousands of great personalities of the art and science world who were born, who lived, or were inspired by Florence. Among the most brilliant minds in the entire history of mankind, however, there is one that more than any other, has excelled in his genius in all fields of knowledge: it is Leonardo Da Vinci, who will be honored in 2019, five hundred years after his death.

Walking through Florence means falling in love with its narrow streets, its picturesque neighborhoods full of history, and the city center streets immersed in timeless masterpieces. We have already told you how easy it is to get around on foot in the city, but have you ever noticed the bizarre names of some streets or squares? Well, many of these hold true curiosities or incredible stories!