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October 16, 2018

Prato: the Tuscany of the Past and Future

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] "There is always something to see, to discover, to explore. Prato imagines, and then creates." [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="34px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Prato: the Tuscany of the Past and Future The center of a territory rich with history and precious works of art, it is surprising, fascinating and those visiting it for the first time will fall in love with it. Let yourself be inspired by a unique and all-encompassing city that has managed to establish a perfect harmony between its ancient roots and innovation, between its artistic and contemporary past, progressing and transmitting dynamism and constructive energy to those who experience it. There is always something to see, to discover, to explore. Prato imagines, and then creates. Prato has the only example of Swabian architecture in central-northern Italy, the Emperor's Castle, built by the Sicilian architect Riccardo da Lentini between 1237 and 1248. The exteriors have remained perfectly intact, and during the summer the castle’s spaces are...

October 15, 2018

in Food

by Elitism

Where to Eat in Florence Vol.5

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] "Enjoying food is one of the best pleasures in life. The staff of Elitism presents you 5 of the best restaurants of the month." [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="34px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Where to Eat OFFICINA DEL GUSTO Strategically located and easy to reach thanks to the tram stop right in front. With a courteous attentive staff, this cosy modern restaurant has industrial touches that recall a workshop. For a tasty tagliere, typical Tuscan bruschetta, perfect tartare, this is just the right place. Don’t hesitate to try the Coccoli and stracchino! Piazza Paolo Uccello 12 | www.officina-del-gusto.com NOBILE This tiny little bistro is suitable for a quick lunch with sandwiches, provides attention to the smallest details, and has well-calibrated prices. Considered one of the best for its “lampredotto (beef stomach) sandwich”, and paired with a good glass of wine, this place is sure to be a real discovery for you. Friendly and professional staff, excellent quality. Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini 13 OSTERIA...

October 15, 2018

in Art & Design

by Elitism

Florence Factory high-quality craftsmanship

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] "According to the best artisan tradition, almost all the products can be customized and made to measure and you can be sure that each object contains everything that has made Florence thrive for centuries, a veritable Handmade in Florence." [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="34px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Going through the center of Florence means steeping oneself in the world of Renaissance Art and Architecture A world that bears witness to a centuries-old civilization. The historic center, dotted with an extraordinary range of all the most important names in designer boutiques, is also an international reference point for high fashion. The shops, workshops, and studios of the great Florentine designers, extraordinary and completely different from one another, together offer a complex fresco of all the trends, styles and cultures that make up the basis of Italian fashion. Walking along the river on the enchanting Lungarni, through the alleys, marveling at glimpses and streets worthy of photographing, it’s impossible not...

March 16, 2018

in Culture, Lifestyle

by Elitism

Gabriele Ferzetti our Italian movie star

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] "“- Giulia: Cosa devo fare per essere lasciata in pace? - Claudia: Credo che basti chiudere la porta, Giulia.” (from L'avventura")" [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="34px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Gabriele Ferzetti Gabriele Ferzetti belonged to the golden age of the world of International filmaking, the last one of a wonderful generation of famous Italian movie stars, such as Gassman, Mastroianni, Sordi, Tognazzi, Manfredi. Elegant, urban and well-spoken, Gabriele Ferzetti was a versatile actor and one of Italy's most prominent international stars of the 1950's and 60's. But he was different from any other actors of his time, may be not as “fashionable” as his colleagues, but of an unmatchable class. And a seducer. A charming gentleman, a little shy and introvert , who kept away from the footlights and the paparazzi. Over seven decades he played a multitude of different film roles in every known genre and category and just about the only constant in his long career...

March 16, 2018

in Art & Design, Culture

by Elitism

Fiat 500

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] "On a scale of 1 to 10, it's a 500." [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="34px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Happy Birthday Babe! Sixty years old and still looking the same little and pretty as ever: it’s the 500 , “il Cinquino”, a long way and a lot of travel since 1957. A myth and a legend that embodies the beginning of the “new” world as we witnessed from the second half of the end of the century onwards. And we all still love it a lot, and it is not only for the sweet memories of our childhood and adolescence or for the many movies we watched where our preferred movies stars where driving around in the 500 “Fiat bambino” , as the Americans nicknamed the car. And only who drove a Fiat 500 knows what it is a “doppietta“ the double clutching and double declutching to change gears, fun for many, a nightmare for others! The 500 came out...

March 16, 2018

in Art & Design

by Elitism

Moneyless

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] "Let's hope that we soon see Moneyless and his orange van arrive in Florence, ready to leave his traces on our walls" [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="34px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Looking for Moneyless Moneyless has done work on walls all over the world, from Portugal to Switzerland, Mexico and the United States, participating in many Street Art festivals. Moneyless was born in Milan but grew up in Tuscany. He first studied at the Academy of Carrara and then at ISIA in Florence. And strangely, it is Florence that has no walls with Moneyless' art. It seems absurd but it’s true. He had painted some a long time ago but they were covered over. All around Tuscany, however, there is plenty of the artist's work with their great colorful backgrounds and precise geometric lines and shapes, starting with his hometown Lucca, where it's not rare to come across some of his works. In 2016, he was the protagonist of Street Art...

Prato: the Tuscany of the Past and Future

Where to Eat in Florence Vol.5

Florence Factory high-quality craftsmanship

Gabriele Ferzetti our Italian movie star

Fiat 500

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