Centro Guide Toscana

24/12/2022

Il Centro Guide Firenze, ed il suo direttivo, augurano a tutti i suoi soci e collaboratori tanti auguri di buon Natale e felice anno nuovo, con la speranza che sia ricco di serenità e di armonia.
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01/12/2021

What about the museums in Florence?

The Uffizi Gallery is one of the most visited museum in Italy and must-visit place in Florence.
The “Galleria degli Uffizi” given the rich amount of unique artworks and masterpieces conserved within its walls. Located in the heart of Florence, the Uffizi Gallery hosts works of art by great Italian artists such as Botticelli, Giotto, Cimabue, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raffaello, just to name a few of the most famous. Its large collection has works from all centuries but a large part dates back to the periods between the 12th and 17th centuries.

Moreover, the Gallery boasts an invaluable collection of ancient statues and busts from the Medici family, which adorns the corridors and consists of ancient Roman copies of lost Greek sculptures.

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26/11/2021

What is the most aquatic sculpture in Florence?
Of course it’s beautiful fountain of Neptune located right in the centre Piazza della Signoria.
It sculpted by Bartolomeo Ammannati and Giambologna between 1563 and 1565 to celebrate the opening of a new aqueduct. The statue is also known as the Biancone (great white) on account of the brilliance of its marble.

The fountain was commissioned by Cosimo I de' Medici in 1559 to celebrate the marriage of Francesco de' Medici I to Grand Duchess Joanna of Austria. It incorporates a series of mythological figures and iconographies that symbolize both Cosimo I de' Medici's power and the union of Francesco and Joanna.
The colossal figure of the sea god on a chariot drawn by four horses is ringed by three young Tritons and four figures that represent the ocean spirit Doris, her daughter Thetis the Nereid, and two other marine divinities. These effigies only serve to highlight the central figure, Neptune himself, who stands predominant over the other statues.

It has sustained a great deal of damage over the years due to vandalism and general mistreatment but underwent a major restoration completed in 2019 that restored it to its original glory.

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19/11/2021

What is the symbol of the Florentine Republic?

This is Piazza della Signoria. It has been the center of political life in Florence since the 14th century with the prominent Palazzo Vecchio overlooking the square.

There was the scene of great triumphs, such as the return of the Medici in 1530 as well as the Bonfire of the Vanities instigated by Savonarola, who was then himself burned at the stake here in 1498 after he was denounced by the Inquisition as a heretic. A marble circle inscription on the piazza shows the location where he was burned.

The sculptures in Piazza della Signoria bristle with political connotations, many of which are fiercely contradictory. The David (the original is in the Galleria dell'Accademia) by Michelangelo was placed outside the Palazzo Vecchio as a symbol of the Republic's defiance of the tyrannical Medici. Bandinelli's Hercules and Cacus to the right of the David was appropriated by the Medici to show their physical power after their return from exile. The Nettuno by Ammannati celebrates the Medici's maritime ambitions and Giambologna's equestrian statue of Duke Cosimo I is an elegant portrait of the man who brought all of Tuscany under Medici military rule. After two long years of restoration, the original splendor of the fountain has returned and it will be impossible to not admire it from up close walking through the Piazza.

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14/11/2021

You will not be able to pass by these special animals while in Florence.

Yes, this is the calling card of the Loggia dei Lanzi at the Piazza della Signoria - Medici Lions. The Medici lions are a pair of marble sculptures of lions dating to 2nd century and 16th-century ad. Both were by 1598 placed at the Villa Medici, Rome. Since 1789 they have been displayed at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence. The sculptures depict standing male lions with a sphere or ball under one paw, looking to the side.

There is a smaller bronze left-looking sculpture attributed to Italian sculptor Pietro da Barga and the same period.

Later copies or replicas located in Spain, Sweden, Britain, Russia, Ukraine, USA, Cuba, Estonia, Lithuania, France and Hungary.

Write in the comments, what other sculptures of Tuscany you would be interested to know about?

04/11/2021

What do Tuscany and ceramics have in common?

Tuscany boast an important and unique tradition along with its beautiful landscapes, good food and great history: ceramic production. In this area, the ancient art of molding the earthy material and giving it shape, of enriching an idea with color and decoration, of transforming an intuition into an object, is not just about manufacturing, it’s about cultural tradition.

Ceramics is the name of any household or art products made of clay or mixtures containing clay, kilned or dried in the sun. Ceramics include pottery, terracotta, majolica, faience, stone mass, porcelain.
In Italy, with the fall of the Roman Empire, the highly developed pottery craft ceased to exist. Until the 13th century, only rough pots were made with the simplest drawings scrawled on them. Since the second half of the 15th century, the quality of Italian pottery has improved markedly.
The development of painted majolica (pewter-glazed pottery) marked the transition of Italian ceramics from the rough medieval stage to the highly professional art of the Renaissance. Majolica was made from thin soft clay; finished products were coated with a whitish opaque tin glaze and painted with paints that successfully withstood high-temperature firing, and after the final coating with a transparent alkaline glaze, they became softer in color.
This pottery spread throughout Italy. They developed specific styles and techniques for painting clouds, landscapes, multi-figure compositions and arabesques.

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01/11/2021

Are you ready to see breathtaking San Gimignano views?

San Gimignano, a small walled village about halfway between Florence and Siena, is famous for its fascinating medieval architecture and towers that rise above of all the other buildings offering an impressive view of the city from the surrounding valley.

At the height of its glory, San Gimignano's patrician families had built around 72 tower-houses as symbols of their wealth and power. Although only 14 have survived, San Gimignano still retains its feudal atmosphere and appearance.

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990, San Gimignano offers visitors the chance to step back in time while enjoying its local products including saffron and its white wine, the Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

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22/10/2021

Arezzo città del Natale dal 20 Novembre al 26 Dicembre
 
SPECIALE VISITA GUIDATA AL CENTRO STORICO DI UNA DELLE PIU’ BELLE CITTA’ DELLA TOSCANA AVVOLTA NELL’ATMOSFERA INCANTATA DEI MERCATINI NATALIZI E DEL VILLAGGIO TIROLESE.

Scopri la Città dell’Oro, dei Grandi Artisti e del Film “La Vita è Bella”. La visita guidata comincia con  il prezioso crocifisso del Cimabue e continua con la Cattedrale gotica di San Donato ricca di capolavori di inestimabile valore. Insieme ammireremo  i numerosi palazzi storici, tra i quali il Palazzo della Fraternita dei Laici con il suo suggestivo orologio cinquecentesco, il Palazzo dei Priori e Palazzo Pretorio; proseguiremo con la Casa natale di Francesco Petrarca e la romanica Pieve di Santa Maria, fino alla monumentale Piazza Grande circondata dalle suggestive Case-Torri Medievali e dall’elegante Palazzo delle Logge progettato da Giorgio Vasari. In questo splendido scenario sono stati allestiti i Mercatini Natalizi e il cosiddetto “Villaggio Tirolese”. Tutto il centro storico è stato “spettacolarizzato” con straordinari giochi di luce che lasceranno a bocca aperta il visitatore.

Visita Guidata: 2/3 ore
 
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21/10/2021

Let’s come back to the capital city of the Tuscany, to Florence.

The city is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. The city also contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Pitti, and still exerts an influence in the fields of art, culture and politics. Florence is home to one of the most famous art galleries in the world, where many Renaissance masterpieces are housed. Hundreds of thousands of people visit Florence every year just to see the famous pieces by historical artists such as Raphael, Michelangelo, da Vinci, Botticelli, Giotto and Titian, just to name a few.

Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of that era. It has been called "the Athens of the Middle Ages". Its turbulent political history includes periods of rule by the powerful Medici family and numerous religious and republican revolutions. From 1865 to 1871 the city served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy (established in 1861).

UNESCO declared the Historic Centre of Florence a World Heritage Site in 1982.

The city centre is overrun mostly by pedestrians who stroll the streets for fun to window-shop, slowly enjoy a gelato or take in a beautiful day sitting in a piazza while chatting and people watching.

Florence has always been a place for artists, scientists, specialists and eternal students to congregate. Over the generations of artists passing down their craft, artistic people have flocked to Florence from all over the world due to the creative energy that the city seems to emit so effortlessly. The energy is alive yet relaxed, the air is buzzing with creativity and there is beauty everywhere you look.

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16/10/2021

Walk over Florence in one day ⭐️

This private excursion offers a full day of amazing sights. Allow our sertified guides to give you the personal attention you deserve, and a memorable day in Florence!

Discover the architecture and history of Florence as you stroll through the city's charming and intricate streets. It's a magical experience.

Visit Michelangelo’s David and the medieval bridge, Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River in historic Florence. Learn the history of the founding of the first churches and the rise of the famous Medici dynasty. You can also visit the memorable sites in the history of Dante Alighieri, the father of the Italian language.

Whatever interests you, you are sure to enjoy all the beauty and grandeur of the capital of Tuscany.

In the carousel, you’ll see how such a tour went with our followers 🤗

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12/10/2021

All Tuscany in one picture!

1. Fontana dei Putti, Pisa
2. Uffizi Gallery, Firenze
3. San Gimignano bus tour group with our guide Sonia
4. Palazzo Vecchio, Firenze
5. Piazza del Campo, Siene
6. Palazzo Vecchio, Firenze
7. Piazza della Signoria, Firenze
8. San Gimignano vineyards
9. Pisa Tower

Join our Tuscany tours, our guides will help you to dive into the world of art and history.

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12/10/2021

Centro Guide Turismo

The Association Centro Guide Turismo is composed of Tourist Guides certified by the Region of Tuscany, and has been operating since 1995. Our offices are situated close to Piazza Santa Maria Novella, in the very heart of the city.

There are more than 80 members in association, most of them with a specific degree in history, art and foreign languages to make you enjoy your sightseeing tours in Tuscany.

Our members use a technical but chatty language, proportional to the participants’ degree of knowledge of the places they wish to visit in Tuscany.

What we provide:

✔️individual and group tours in more than 10 languages throughout Tuscany

✔️ special initiatives for congress tourism, third age travels, and tours for individuals with disabilities as well as school trips to Italy

✔️ cultural activities, conferences in history, art or science and training courses for agencies and universities

We will be glad to organize the best-experience tour in Tuscany for you. You can read about all the tour types in our highlights or web-site.

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21/09/2021

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25/03/2021

Il Presidente del Centro Guide Turismo Enzo Emilio Cusumano saluta la festività del Capodanno fiorentino e il Dante Dì celebrato in tutto il mondo, in un collegamento direttamente dal cuore del quartiere Dantesco a Firenze.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OCIIpLpYjY

Il Presidente del Centro Guide Turismo Enzo Emilio Cusumano saluta la festività del Capodanno fiorentino e il Dante Dì celebrato in tutto il mondo, in un co...

25/03/2021

Nella cornice di Porciano in Casentino dove Dante vi passò in esilio alcuni mesi ripercorriamo questo particolare momento storico visitando i luoghi ove il grande Poeta scrisse molto probabilmente tre lettere importanti in cui espresse il suo livore nei confronti dei fiorentini e fece un appello ad Arrigo VII e ai Principi d'Italia.
Gentilmente ospitati negli ambienti del Castello dalla attuale castellana, la Signora Martha Specht, la nostra Guida turistica nonché fondatore del Centro Guide Turismo Mario Carniani ci spiega alcuni dettagli di questo soggiorno e ci regala un gustoso aneddoto.

Voce narrante: Bardelli Antonio
Video a cura di Irina Kodochigova

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcJSok7FHN0

Nella cornice di Porciano in Casentino dove Dante vi passò in esilio alcuni mesi ripercorriamo questo particolare momento storico visitando i luoghi ove il g...