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ONLY BE FLORENTINE
Only-Be Florentine
Alessi Wine Shop Florence
Alessi´s in Florence is a wine institution. They have everything which is produced in the region.
The Chocolate Shop Florence
The chocolate shop of Andrea Bianichini in Florence is paradise for those of you with a sweet tooth.
Florence Marathon
At the end of November, sports fans have an appointment with the Florence Marathon.
International Antiques Exhibition-Market Florence
During the first week of October, the International Antiques Exhibition-Market takes place in Florence, aimed at collectors and fans.
Festival dei Popoli Florence
For over half a century at the beginning of November, the Documentary Film Festival, known as the Festival dei Popoli, has been taking place in Florence.
Salvatore Ferragamo: the shoemaker of the stars
In 1898, when Salvatore Ferragamo was born, the shoemaker trade was considered the most humble amongst the humble. So it´s not strange to think that in his house they cried out loud when, with just nine years of age, he told his firm intention that he wanted to become a shoemaker. Back then, few could have imagined that this humble boy would become an ambitious businessman as well as an innovative artist. And we must classify him as such, as an artist, because Salvatore Ferragamo lifted the humble trade of shoemaker to the level of quality of art, reaching levels of quality and originality which had never been reached until then. In his autobiography, published in London in 1957 under the title ´The Shoemaker of Dreams´, the Italian confessed: “I was born to be a shoemaker. I know, I always knew. Remembering now the long education in my life, I see clearly and just how strongly, ruthlessly and inflexible is the passion in me which pushed me further and further down a road full of adversities”. With this dream and just sixteen years of age, Ferragamo went to America. He ended up in Santa Barbara where, just as he got there, the American Film Company ordered him a series of models to be used in the making of films. If the orders of the film companies accumulated in Ferragamo´s workshop, the orders from celebrities and film stars for him to design exclusive, comfortable, luxurious and even extravagant shoes for them weren´t any less. The success carried on in Hollywood from 1923. At this time he designed round-pointed shoes (baptized...Verrazzano Florence
Verrazzano not only has some of the best wine bottles in Italy but it´s also located in a spectacular location.
Fragranze: Perfume Festival in Florence
They say that smell is one of the most powerful senses. Especially smell´s memory. Who hasn´t felt the aroma in the air that´s taken them down memory lane, somewhere in the past which seemed to have disappeared but that comes back with a simple smell. Fragrances have also been one of the best resources in terms of seduction for many years. And so, many perfume and fragrance companies for men and women offer products that will undoubtedly seduce your other half or that will guarantee success when you go out at night. A good aroma can completely define a situation. That´s why you have to be cautious at the time of choosing which perfume that suits you the most and which doesn´t. The choice will relate to your clothes, the time of year, the rest of your makeup and even your physique. You can turn yourself into a very interesting erotic bomb at a very low cost if you try hard enough. Some of the natural fragrances have these effects. There are fruit or flower scents that can be used to seduce your couple. Of course, the natural product or herbs market offers a very interesting and, in some cases, affordable range of products. Together with the fragrances, cosmetics are usually an essential factor in the process of seduction. Good makeup, without exaggerating, together with the presence of a warm and refreshing aroma, as well as the appropriate clothing, can make break many hearts on a dancefloor. It´s a question of knowing which fragrances to use and during which time of the year to do so. If it´s the...Le volpi e l´uva Florence
Le volpi e l´uva is one of the best places in Florence to sample wines, cheeses and crostinis. Without doubt, a place that must be visited.
Florence By Bike
Florence By Bike is a bicycle rental shop through which you´ll be able to get to know one of the world´s most beautiful cities.
