Florencia, Italia WALKING TOUR 🏛️ | El mejor PASEO GUIADO que verás en TODO internet!

Welcome, world travelers! Today we walk through one of the most fascinating cities ever built. Florence is not just a city: it’s an open-air museum, an explosion of art, history, architecture, and soul. The Renaissance was born here. Dante, Brunelleschi, Leonardo, and Michelangelo walked here… and today we walk with them! For almost three hours, we’ll explore palaces, churches, bridges, and streets where the past continues to beat. We’ll see sculptures that defied the gods, domes that broke the heavens, and markets teeming with life. Every corner hides a detail, a story, an emotion… so open your eyes and your senses. We start at the monumental Pitti Palace, with its stone façade that seems carved by giants. It was built by Luca Pitti, a banker as rich as he was ambitious… he wanted to surpass the Medici. The Medici were the uncrowned kings of Florence: bankers, patrons, and political geniuses. Pitti wanted a palace so grand that it would overshadow that of the Medici, his rivals. The most ironic thing is that the palace ended up in the hands of the Medici. Today, the Pitti Palace houses several museums. The most famous? The Palatine Gallery, with rooms that look like gold chocolates. Modern art! 😅 Behind the palace lie the Boboli Gardens, where princes, poets, and court spies strolled. The Medici financed artists like Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo. Without them, the Renaissance would have been without fuel. Here we find the Palazzo Guicciardini, elegant and sober like a well-written opera. Lisa Gherardini, better known as… La Gioconda! Yes, the woman with the most enigmatic smile in the world was born here in Florence. Lisa was the wife of Francesco del Giocondo, a silk merchant. Leonardo painted her portrait, but the painting was never delivered… he took it with him! Leonardo took it to France and never parted with it again. He died with the portrait close by, as if it were more than a commission… an obsession. Her smile has generated theories for centuries: is she happy? Sad? Did she just tell a joke? Either way, she achieved the unthinkable: remaining eternal without saying a word. We enter Piazza Santa Felicita, discreet, small… but with much to tell. The most striking building is this Church of Santa Felicita, one of the oldest in Florence. Masses have been celebrated here since the 4th century, when prayers were still practiced in secret. Its history dates back to the earliest Christians in Florence. The name “Felicita” itself inspires joy, but this church also holds artistic gems. This solitary granite column is known as the Colonna della Giustizia (the Column of Justice). Public executions were held here during the time of the Florentine Republic. The condemned were led to this spot… and here, in the middle of the square, justice was served. Just above us on the right passes the Corridoio Vasariano, the secret Medici passageway. It connected the Pitti Palace with the Palazzo Vecchio… without stepping on the street. Cosimo I didn’t want to mingle with the people. So he commissioned Vasari to build this elevated tunnel. This passageway crosses houses, churches, and even the Ponte Vecchio. And suddenly, as if straight out of a medieval tale, the Ponte Vecchio appears before us. This is the oldest bridge in Florence… and the most famous! It was built of stone in 1345, after centuries of wooden bridges that the Arno swept away like toothpicks. These hanging houses were butcher shops in the Middle Ages. But Cosimo I, fed up with the smell, ordered them replaced… with jewelry stores! Overlooking the Arno as if it were his personal workshop, is this bust of Benvenuto Cellini. He was the most famous goldsmith of the Florentine Renaissance. Cellini worked for popes, kings, and dukes. His most famous work: Perseus with the Head of Medusa, which we’ll see later. The Arno flows beneath our feet, but it’s not just any river: it’s a thousand-year-old witness. This river has seen wars, floods, poems… and the occasional medieval dip. It rises in the Apennines, on Monte Falterona, and crosses Tuscany to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Medieval souvenirs. Since then, this bridge has shone with goldsmiths, gilded shop windows, and promises of eternal love. Today, it’s easier to spot engagement rings than pieces of steak. During World War II, all of Florence’s bridges were destroyed… except this one. Coincidence? Hitler’s whim? A Renaissance miracle? We’ll never know. This stretch of the walk passes under the Vasari Corridor. This elevated tunnel is a private promenade… almost a kilometer long! And this is how the Ponte Vecchio looks. ✨ Dante, Botticelli, Galileo… they all gazed at this same river. Sometimes there are more tourists than Renaissance stones. 😅 We continue along Via Santa Maria, one of the oldest shopping streets in the city. Roman merchants passed through here… and today, bargain hunters do. In the Middle Ages, it was the main entrance to the center from the Ponte Vecchio. Florence was a crossroads of fabrics, spices… and rumors. How good it looks! 🤪 There are luxury shops here in 15th-century buildings. You can buy a handbag here… where swords used to be sold. Now we can see the Palazzo Vecchio. ✨ We’re approaching the Mercato del Porcellino, where tradition blends with superstition. We keep walking and suddenly, the bustle changes tone… It smells of leather, street food… and we can hear coins falling. One of the most picturesque corners, beloved by locals and visitors alike. The Mercato del Porcellino is a 16th-century covered market. Here you’ll find stalls selling leather, scarves, puppets, masks, and designer handbags. Some more authentic than others… but all with a history. And right next door is the legendary Trippaio Nencioni, where they serve the world-famous lampredotto. Yes, it’s offal… but cooked with Florentine passion. Here in the center is the famous “Porcellino,” a bronze boar with a shiny snout. Tourists rub its nose and make a wish. The trick? Rub its snout, toss a coin… If it lands through the grate, you’ll return to Florence. If not… try again! This boar is a copy of the first-century Greek original. The original is in the Bardini Museum, safe from tampering. We walk along Via Calimaruzza, a medieval street that connects markets and power. Every stone you step on here has seen centuries of commerce… and conspiracies. And suddenly… the street opens like a curtain. Welcome to Piazza della Signoria, the stage of Florentine history! This Piazza della Signoria is a theater of marble and memory. Here the fate of Florence was decided. And sometimes, it was paid with fire. This is a work by British artist Thomas J. Price, entitled “Reaching Out.” And its presence here has generated emotion, debate… and much reflection. For the first time, a contemporary, female, and Afro-descendant figure occupies this space laden with symbols of power. And she doesn’t represent gods or nobles: she represents an ordinary person. Thomas J. Price seeks to question who deserves to be represented in public space. Only the powerful? Or also everyday people, like you and me? The Palazzo Vecchio stands out here like a medieval fortress with the soul of a palace. Its tower, the Torre di Arnolfo, resembles a sword thrust into the sky. The building blends rough stone with Renaissance elegance. It is a balance of power, austerity, and beauty. To the left lies the Loggia dei Lanzi, an open gallery with elegant arches. A museum without a roof… but full of gods, heroes, and human tensions. At the entrance, two marble lions guard the space. One is Roman, from the 2nd century… Rape of the Sabine Women, which represents conquest, power… and the contradictions of the Renaissance. Beauty, violence, balance. All in one. Hercules and the centaur Nessus, by Giambologna. A tense battle scene, sculpted with strength and movement in stone. Menelaus holds the dying body of Patroclus, his comrade fallen at Troy. A moment of pure human pain amid the chaos of war. The sculpture also suggests affection, closeness… even love. Polissena, daughter of the King of Troy, is kidnapped by Neoptolemus, son of Achilles. A brutal, intense scene… where the marble seems to scream. Everything happens at once: death, violence, despair. And art. From here we see Hercules and Cacus, a work by Baccio Bandinelli. A sculpture that sought to compete… but failed to eclipse David. And right here, the dramatic jewel: Perseus with the Head of Medusa, by Benvenuto Cellini. Dark bronze, icy stare… and a story of jealousy and genius behind it. It took Cellini nine years to complete. They say that when he cast it, it almost burned down half the city… but it was worth it! The figure of Perseus trampling on the lifeless body of Medusa was a clear message from the Medici: “Power cuts off heads, without flinching.” Hercules brutally crushes the thieving Cacus. Muscles everywhere… but many Florentines called him “the sack of potatoes.” And around here, Michelangelo’s David was installed in 1504 as a symbol of Florentine freedom. The little guy who defeats the giant… but with intelligence, not brute force. The original statue was so revolutionary that many thought it was a miracle. Michelangelo sculpted this marvel, more than 5 meters high… from a single block of marble! The block had been abandoned for 40 years because no one dared to touch it. Michelangelo said, “Give me that”… and carved history. Today, the original is protected in the Galleria dell’Accademia. That was the Medici’s private passageway. We enter the Piazzale degli Uffizi, the courtyard between the wings of a gallery designed by Vasari. Niccola Pisano. It’s a space that looks like a hallway… but it’s a temple to knowledge. Giotto, the painter who made the walls weep with his frescoes. Without him, there would have been no Renaissance. That’s clear. Donatello reinvented sculpture with his famous bronze David, the first standing nude since Antiquity. Leonardo da Vinci observes us with his wise beard and restless gaze. Inventor, painter, anatomist, philosopher… what wasn’t this man? On either side, a row of marble statues pays homage to the greats of Italian culture. Dante Alighieri, the poet who traveled through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise… and told us everything in rhyme. Florence here doesn’t just boast art… it boasts genius. The Medici passed through here to reach the Pitti Palace. For centuries, the Arno was a commercial highway: silk, wheat, ideas, artists… Florence owes much to it, although it sometimes curses it. This Piazzale degli Uffizi was designed by Giorgio Vasari in the 16th century, on the orders of Cosimo I de’ Medici. His idea: a grand administrative building… but with Renaissance elegance. “Uffizi” means offices. This was where customs, judges, and guilds were located… Florence blended bureaucracy with beauty like no one else. Vasari designed this space as a street-museum, with Doric columns below and Ionic columns above. A perfect balance between order, light, and harmony. The elongated shape, with its “embrace” of the Arno, was intentional: it symbolized how art and power should look out upon the world. We head back to the Palazzo Vecchio, but this time we won’t look up… but rather, we’ll go inside. Construction of the Palazzo Vecchio began in 1299 as the seat of government for the Republic of Florence. It wasn’t just functional: it was meant to impress, intimidate… and protect. This courtyard was designed by Michelangelo in the 15th century. Michelangelo’s original David was placed here in 1504, as guardian of the Republic. This Verrocchio fountain features a small Putto with a dolphin, a symbol of joy and fertility. This courtyard was the first filter before accessing power. The people could enter… but not much further. A delicacy amidst power. The Torre di Arnolfo is approximately 94 meters high. For a time, this palace was the official residence of the Medici family. Cosimo I lived here before moving to the Palazzo Pitti. This is the symbol of Florence, a stylized fleur-de-lis. Wild irises grew in the fields… and became a natural emblem. Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici, the last direct descendant of the Medici family, died in 1743 without children. Before she died, she signed the so-called “Family Pact”: all the Medici collections were to remain in Florence… forever! Thanks to her, today we can see and enjoy this city/museum that is Florence. This is a simple tribute… to a woman who saved all greatness. If you’ve made it this far without getting lost, falling into the Arno, or being turned into a statue by Medusa… you’ve earned the subscribe button! Click, it doesn’t hurt. We’ve seen more art in one hour than many see in a lifetime… So share it with someone who still thinks Donatello is just a Ninja Turtle. This is the Fountain of Neptune, commissioned to celebrate the marriage of Francesco I de’ Medici in 1565. The central Neptune is the work of Bartolomeo Ammannati. The white marble contrasts with the dark bronzes: tritons, nymphs, sea horses. A watery battle frozen forever. It was built just after Cosimo took control of the port of Livorno. So this fountain was saying to the world: “Now, we rule the seas too.” Neptune is the Roman god of the sea, equivalent to the Greek Poseidon. He rules the oceans, rivers, sea storms… and sometimes horses too. Here is the equestrian statue of Cosimo I, dominating the square with a steady gaze. It’s the work of Giambologna, the same man who made Hercules and the Rape of the Sabine Women. A clear inspiration from Marcus Aurelius… but a Medici version. Here, between Neptune and Cosimo, the square exudes power, mythology, and propaganda in its purest form. And if anything has surprised you, moved you, or made you laugh (even if it’s because of the Importuno), leave us a comment. We love reading to you more than Vasari loves reading his own diary! We continue along Via dei Calzaiuoli, which connects Piazza della Signoria with the Duomo. Its name comes from the calzaiuoli, the shoemakers who had their workshops here. Today it’s an elegant street, full of modern shop windows… but these stones hide centuries of commerce, art, and faith. On the left stands the church of Orsanmichele, a unique blend of temple, granary, and art gallery. Yes, granary: in the 13th century, it was a covered grain market. A fire destroyed it, and in the 14th century, it was rebuilt… but as a church. There are 14 niches with statues of the patron saints of the Florentine guilds. Right next door is the Chiesa di San Carlo dei Lombardi, which is small and very little-known. Now we’ll walk along Via Orsanmichele, a small corridor steeped in guild history. It wasn’t just trade that took place here: the economic fate of the city was decided. We arrive at the Palazzo dell’Arte della Lana, headquarters of the wool guild, one of the richest and most powerful in the city. Yes, wool financed churches, wars… and even sculptors like Donatello! They didn’t come here to pray: they came to count florins and make treaties. Built in the 14th century, it has a sober and robust medieval structure. The guild regulated everything: quality, prices, exports, punishments for cheaters… And when someone broke the rules, there were no second chances. The construction of the Duomo was also directed from this building. Art, in Florence, was born from wool… literally! Did you know that in many countries ‘wool’ is synonymous with money? 😄 So when someone tells you ‘I don’t have any money’… tell them to come to Florence, where it all began. We enter Piazza della Repubblica, where the Roman forum of ancient Florentia used to be, with temples, baths, and columns. The large arch you see in the background is called the “Arcone,” built to celebrate the urban “renewal” of the 19th century. Here on the left is Caffè Gilli, one of the oldest in the city, open since 1733. Artists, poets, and politicians used to gather here to discuss… and gossip. 👍 Like it if you fell in love with David, Lampredotto, or the wild boar from the market… and if not, never mind. You’re sure to fall in love in the next few minutes. ✨ 📌 And please… share it with your friends, your mom, your dog, or your work WhatsApp group. Florence is too beautiful to keep to yourself. We return to Via dei Calzaiuoli, this time heading north, and suddenly… there it is! Brunelleschi’s dome looms between the rooftops. The excitement grows: each step brings us closer to the Duomo, to Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the most impressive temples ever built by humanity. Here it is! The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the supreme symbol of Florence. Giotto’s bell tower, elegant, majestic, and utterly Florentine! An 84.7-meter tower that seems embroidered in marble. And the façade, in white, green, and pink marble, resembles carved lace. A temple that took more than 140 years to build… and still continues to take our breath away! The details of the façade tell biblical stories, allegories, and saints. In the center, above the main door, you’ll see Mary with the Child: she is “the flower” that gives the cathedral and all of Florence its name. Here you can lose half an hour… just staring at a door. The Cathedral began in 1296 with a design by Arnolfo di Cambio, but what we see today is a symphony of architects. Each left their mark… and their genius. It’s a unique case: a Gothic cathedral with a neo-Gothic face, a kind of “Victorian remake” with a Renaissance soul. From above, you can see the dome, the Arno, the Tuscan hills… and the red-tiled roofs like a sea of fire. White, green, and red marble. The same color palette as the Duomo! In front of us rises the Dome of the Duomo, Filippo Brunelleschi’s masterpiece. A structure so impossible… that no one knew how to build it. It is 45.5 meters in diameter and over 100 meters high from the ground. It was the largest dome in the world… and it still is the largest masonry dome ever built! When the competition was announced in 1418, many submitted ideas. But only one dared to say: “I’ll do it, without scaffolding.” Boom! Halfway up the Campanile, a gallery of double windows brings lightness and elegance. More than a bell tower… it looks like a vertical jewel! Brunelleschi wasn’t a qualified architect or engineer. He was a goldsmith… but with a prodigious mathematical mind. Filippo Brunelleschi was the one who built the dome. How the hell did you do that without scaffolding, Filippo? Arnolfo di Cambio was the one who designed the Duomo. Brunelleschi’s idea was revolutionary: build two concentric domes, one inside the other. Light on the outside, strong on the inside. And without wooden structures! He designed new machinery, cranes, pulleys… even lifting systems that are still studied today! He was a Da Vinci… before Da Vinci. Construction lasted 16 years (1420–1436). And it didn’t fall even once! Not a single collapse, not a single fatal error. From below, it looks solid, but inside, it’s hollow. Climbing inside is like walking inside a dragon made of brick and light. At the top, there’s a viewing platform with spectacular views of Florence. And to get there… you have to climb 463 steps. No elevator, of course! The Dome doesn’t just crown the Duomo… it crowns the entire Renaissance. The interior of the dome is decorated with a gigantic fresco of the Last Judgment, painted by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari in the 16th century. More than 3,600 square meters of paint, 700 figures, demons, angels, and floating souls. An apocalyptic vision that leaves you breathless… and with a stiff neck. This whole queue is to see Brunelleschi’s dome! ✨ Legend has it that Brunelleschi didn’t reveal his entire plan, not even to the guild. “Trust me” was his motto… and it worked! His tomb is in the cathedral’s crypt, just below his masterpiece. Florence couldn’t bury its genius… anywhere other than the center of the universe. It’s a symbol of what can be achieved when art and intelligence walk together. Tuscany! ✨ Brunelleschi! ✨ ✨ Duomo. ✨ We’re standing in front of the Baptistery of St. John, one of the oldest buildings in the city. It was consecrated in 1059! But its base is even older, from the Roman era. It’s octagonal because the number 8 symbolizes resurrection in Christian tradition. Seven days of creation, and the eighth… eternal life! This is the famous “Gate of Paradise,” named by Michelangelo. It was sculpted by Lorenzo Ghiberti in gilt bronze, and took 27 years! to complete. Each panel depicts scenes from the Old Testament with incredible mastery. The figures have perspective, emotion, and depth… all in bas-relief! It was a Renaissance laboratory… in door format. For centuries, all Florentines were baptized here, including Dante, Boccaccio, and the Medici. Entering here was like being officially welcomed into the city. This compact place contains it all: Roman history, medieval art, Renaissance genius, and profound faith. At the foot of the Duomo, street artists turn this square into a living gallery. Musicians, portraitists, painters… all add their talent to the landscape. 🌟 We’ve circled the Duomo like someone circling the sun, seeing its thousand faces. And we continue! Next stop: the world of the Medici and the flavors of the Central Market… 🚶‍♂️🍷🧀 The last goodbye! 😅 We walk down Borgo San Lorenzo, a narrow, lively street full of shops, aromas, and accents from all over the world. 🎥 Hey, curious traveler! If you’ve made it this far, we have a secret to tell you… 🌍 Every week we bring you a new destination, a new city, a new corner of the world to discover. ✨ Florence today… but next Saturday, who knows? Maybe an island, a capital, a town with soul. 📆 Every weekend there’s a new video! So if you’re enjoying the walk… 👍 Like, subscribe, activate the bell, and share with those who love to travel (even from the couch). 💬 And leave us a comment: we love to know where you’re joining us from! 🎒 Because the best thing about this channel… is that we walk with you. And there’s still a long way to go in Florence! Let’s keep going, shall we? Statue of Giovanni delle Bande Nere, the great captain of the family, father of Cosimo I. He was a feared warrior, a bold politician… and a true Medici. The sculpture is by Baccio Bandinelli, who sought to portray him as tough and majestic… This palace is the Giardino di Palazzo Medici Riccardi, where the family lived before moving to the Pitti Palace. Its inner courtyard exuded culture, money… and absolute power. We return to Piazza di San Lorenzo, which for centuries was almost a “branch of power.” Here the Medici were buried, alliances were signed, and the future of the city was decided. And in the midst of all this stands the Basilica of San Lorenzo, one of the oldest in the city. It was consecrated in 393, even before the cathedral existed! Sculptures by Andrea Roggi, which we’ve also seen in other cities such as Matera and Nice. Roggi is a contemporary Tuscan artist, born in Cortona. And although he works today, his soul seems to have traveled from the Renaissance. Here, the Medici didn’t just control Florence: they financed artists, popes, and wars. They were like a mix of bankers, influencers, and kings… all at once! In this same complex is the Medici Chapel, a grandiose dome covered in semiprecious stones. A royal mausoleum worthy of Florentine emperors. The New Sacristy, designed by Michelangelo, is a dialogue between sculpture and architecture. The great Medici dukes are buried here. The Medici wanted to make it clear that they weren’t just men of power… they were also men of eternity. 🛍️ We walk down Via dell’Ariento and suddenly… the Renaissance merges with haggling! 🎒 Leather bags, cashmere scarves, aprons with the muscular David… and even Dante keychains! 🍂 Even if you don’t buy anything, it’s worth getting lost among these stalls. Right here, we have Florence’s Mercato Centrale, and the aroma catches you before you even set foot inside. It’s like stepping into an opera house… but for cured meats, cheeses, and fresh pasta. If you’re hungry, this is a bad time! 😂 🥂 Here, the food is good, the conversation is better… and you understand why in Florence, even gastronomy is an art form. Cured meats, burrata, buffalo cheese. Good Italian coffee! ✨ Lampredotto – Offal turned into a religion. Crusty bread, with a green sauce and a spicy kick. And yes, you dip your bread in the broth! It’s the law. Made from one of the cow’s four stomachs (yes!), it’s slowly simmered with herbs and spices. 🍝 Pasta inside a wheel of Parmesan cheese – Sin allowed. 🧀 It’s a spectacle before eating. Bologna mortadella. Chicken. ✨ Fish. Lampredotto looks humble, but beware: it’s a Florentine institution. Arancini – little bombs of Italian happiness. Arancini are made from rice cooked al dente, mixed with ragù (a meat and tomato sauce), stuffed with mozzarella, peas, and sometimes egg… then breaded and fried to the perfect crunch. This is the living soul of the San Lorenzo neighborhood. Here, every object has a story… and every story, a hidden smile. ✨Subscribe! ✨ We leave behind the aromas of cheese, the bustle of lampredotto, and the friendly shouts of vendors… And like someone saying goodbye to a street party, we head down Via Sant’Antonino. This is a common passage for travelers coming to or going from the station. Wheeled suitcases, unfolded maps, conversations in all languages… a Babel on the cobblestones! 🚂 ✈️ 🚗 By the way… if you’re dreaming of seeing Florence in person, here’s a quick little guide to getting there: 🚆 The train is one of the most convenient and fastest ways. Santa Maria Novella station is right in the center, just a short walk from here and everything we’re seeing today. From Rome, Bologna, Milan, or Venice, there are high-speed trains every hour. And you’re here in no time! ✈️ If you’re coming by plane, Florence Airport (Peretola) is just a 15-minute taxi or tram ride from the center. You can also fly to Pisa, which has more international connections, and arrive by train or bus in just an hour. This is Piazza della Unità Italiana. It’s named in honor of the Unification of Italy, a process that culminated in 1861 after centuries of fragmentation. In the center stands the Obelisk of the Soldiers of Independence, a monument that pays tribute to those who fought to make Italy a single nation. And it was no easy task! 🚄 In front of us is Florence Central Station. Suddenly, after a turn, the elegant Basilica of Santa Maria Novella appears before us. It is one of the most important churches in Florence, and also one of the most beautiful. 🛡️ As we walk along the side of the church, along Via degli Avelli, you will see a series of carved stone coats of arms lined up on the wall. Each coat of arms represents a noble Florentine family that financially contributed to the construction or restoration of Santa Maria Novella. 💰 At that time, donating to the church was a gesture of faith… but also of prestige. We are in Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, one of the most harmonious and photogenic spaces in all of Florence. 🌿 The square was remodeled in the 19th century, transforming it into a large garden space with benches. 🏛️ In the background, the main facade of the basilica, white and green, stands like a mathematical jewel. Designed by Leon Battista Alberti, it is a symphony of marble, geometry, and Renaissance devotion. Inside, there is an overflowing universe of art. Works by Masaccio, Filippino Lippi, Brunelleschi, and even Giotto… all together like a divine orchestra! 📸 This basilica is so special… that it was the first vision of Florence for many travelers for centuries, as it was the first thing they saw when entering through the ancient walls. 🌸🌸🌸 🌟 We say goodbye to this square like someone closing a beautiful book… but without reaching the end. 🧳 But Florence doesn’t let us stay still: in the distance lies Via dei Banchi, a street redolent of commerce, newly arrived travelers… and medieval secrets to be discovered. 🚶 So we leave Alberti’s perfect geometry behind and continue our walk… because a thousand more wonders still await us. 💼 The name of this street, “Banchi,” comes from the old exchange banks and money changers’ tables that operated in the area. Florence was the birthplace of modern banking… and here, money spoke Florentine. Many pilgrims entered this way on their way to Santa Maria Novella or the Duomo. Right next to the bustle of Via de’ Cerretani, Santa Maria Maggiore appears, sober, ancient, silent… and with a history dating back to the 8th century! It is one of the oldest churches in Florence. An almost monastic atmosphere. An atmosphere reminiscent of a monastery. This church was built on an ancient Roman temple and rebuilt several times over the centuries. It has a Romanesque soul, Gothic nerves… and the scars of time. San Pio, I hope you’re already subscribed to the channel! 😅 🕍 The title “Maggiore” (Greater) was used to distinguish this church from others also dedicated to the Virgin, as if to say: “this is the most important of all those of Santa Maria.” Florence is not only experienced in the large squares… it is savored in these hidden streets, where the everyday and the eternal mix. This is a small, almost hidden, but very old street. It is part of that labyrinth of streets that connected the great palaces that we will see later with the shopping plazas. 📍Antinori Palace. 🍷 And suddenly, wine! We enter the territory of the Antinori family, one of the oldest wineries in the world (1385). Elegant palace from the 15th century. Here you can taste legendary Tuscan wines: Tignanello, Solaia, Chianti Classico… On this side we have the Church of Saints Michael and Gaetano. It’s one of the few Baroque gems in the Renaissance heart of Florence. This church was financed by the Antinori family—yes, the wine merchants—and other powerful merchants. 👑 We leave the more intimate corners of the city behind… and move forward along one of the most elegant avenues in all of Italy: Via de’ Tornabuoni, the gateway of the Renaissance. We now see the Palazzo Strozzi. 🏰 This Palazzo Strozzi wasn’t just a residence… it was a proud moment in the form of architecture. Filippo Strozzi, a wealthy banker and rival of the Medici family, commissioned it to demonstrate that his family name was not far behind. 🔨 Construction began in 1489 and lasted 50 years! The building occupied an entire block… which was unusual. It was the first private palace in Florence with three free facades! Pure urban luxury. 🎨 Today, Palazzo Strozzi is one of Italy’s most important cultural centers, with exhibitions of contemporary art, the Renaissance, and modernism. As we can see, it’s a fusion of a noble past and a creative present. In Florence, architecture isn’t just built: it’s competed for, it’s shown off, it’s etched in stone for eternity. 👀 A curious detail: the building was designed with an iron ring on each stone, so that noblemen could tie their horses here. Imagine arriving at a party by tying your steed to the door, like someone parking a Ferrari. 🚶‍♀️ We walk along the elegant Via de’ Tornabuoni, surrounded by shop windows that shine like modern museums… Until suddenly, the space opens up, the sky sneaks in between the buildings… and we arrive at Piazza Santa Trinita. 🏛️ This column we see wasn’t born in Florence… but in Rome, in the legendary Baths of Caracalla. It was a gift from Pope Pius IV to Cosimo I de’ Medici, in a gesture of alliance and power. Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni now houses works from the 20th and 21st centuries. 🎨 Roberto Casamonti’s private collection includes names such as Modigliani, Picasso, Miró, Kandinsky, Fontana, Burri, de Chirico, Boetti, and many more. ⚖️ At the top, the column is crowned by a figure of Justice, with a sword and scales. Cosimo I not only reigned, he also brought order… and he didn’t hesitate to remember it. Opposite, we see the Ferragamo Museum. And over here, the Church of the Holy Trinity. Founded in the 11th century by Vallombrosa monks, it was rebuilt in the Gothic style starting in the 13th century. Although its Renaissance façade is the work of Buontalenti, the great treasure is inside: the Sassetti Chapel, decorated by Domenico Ghirlandaio, one of the great Florentine masters. 🖌️ Its frescoes are a marvel: scenes from the life of Saint Francis… but set in 15th-century Florence! You can even see an early version of the Piazza della Signoria. This museum is housed in a majestic 13th-century building. Inside, amidst glass cases and soft lighting, you can see the original designs that graced Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Greta Garbo, and Sophia Loren. This Ponte Santa Trinita doesn’t just connect two banks of the river: it connects centuries of history, beauty, and reconstruction. Designed by Bartolomeo Ammannati in 1569, with possible advice from Michelangelo, it has become a symbol of proportion, harmony, and lightness, as if floating on the Arno. 📸 The views from here are pure postcard: on one side the Ponte Vecchio, on the other the southern hills of Florence. It’s a bridge that begs to be crossed slowly… as if time were suspended over the water. During World War II, it was blown up by the Germans, and all of Florence mourned its loss. But it was rebuilt stone by stone in the 1950s, with blocks recovered from the riverbed. We’ve changed our horizons and perspectives… but not our passion for this city! 🚶‍♂️ The tour continues in earnest, because what awaits us now is a less touristy, more intimate Florence, full of soulful corners, surprising sculptures, and breathtaking views. 💬 By the way… have you left your like yet? Did you comment on something nice? Did you share this walk with your traveling friends? If you haven’t, this is the perfect time. Just in case the wild boar at the Mercato del Porcellino gets offended 😜 📍Church of San Jacopo sul Arno. They say that here, in 1537, Cosimo I de’ Medici was proclaimed Duke of Florence. Nothing less than the origin of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany under such a modest roof! This street (Borgo San Iacopo) was once a land of artisans: tapestries were woven here, jewels were forged, and verses were written. Stop! Here’s a terrace, dedicated to the poet Vittorio Vettori, offering one of the most peaceful views of the Arno and the rooftops of Florence. From here, we see the river winding between palaces and bridges. Vettori wrote about the soul of the city, about the Renaissance, beauty, and time. This terrace is his tribute: a balcony between verses and clouds. This medieval tower (Torre dei Barbadori) is one of the few vestiges that have survived from the 12th century. This narrow, winding street is one of the oldest in the Oltrarno, and still retains that neighborhood feel that smells of firewood, leather, and freshly brewed coffee. The name says it all: “Oltrarno” literally means “beyond the Arno,” and it’s the neighborhood that breathes on the other side of the river. This is where authentic Florence lives, where tourists get lost and Florentines still buy their bread by name. They say that if you know the Oltrarno, you know the real Florence. Not the one in the shop windows, but the one that sings, kneads bread, and dreams among ancient stones. 🌟 We’ve crossed palaces, churches, squares, and bridges. We’ve listened to Michelangelo, laughed with Dante, and dined with Cellini. Florence is not just a destination; it’s an emotion that stays with you. 👣 Thank you for walking with us on this walk full of history, art, curiosities, and love of life. This small square seems like a pause in Florence’s symphony. San Giovanni, who baptized Christ in the Jordan, has been a symbol of purity, justice, and truth. 🌅 Our walk ends here, right at Lungarno Torrigiani, that natural balcony overlooking the Arno and the soul of Florence. The river flows peacefully, but its reflection holds centuries of history, art, and passion. 💭 This corner is ideal to sit, breathe deeply, and let Florence speak softly to you. Because yes, this city whispers. You just have to stay still and listen. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed creating it! Don’t forget that every weekend there are new destinations, new trips, and new adventures awaiting us. Thank you! 🤗❣️✨

🟠 Prepárate para un viaje inolvidable por Florencia, la cuna del Renacimiento. En este walking tour de casi 3 horas recorreremos sus calles llenas de historia, arte, arquitectura y curiosidades fascinantes.

Desde el imponente Palacio Pitti hasta el majestuoso Duomo, pasando por el Ponte Vecchio, la Piazza della Signoria, la Galería Uffizi y mercados callejeros llenos de sabor local… te contamos cada rincón con pasión, anécdotas sorprendentes, esculturas que parecen hablar y secretos que ni los locales conocen.

Todo acompañado de un estilo alegre y con mucho encanto. Si amas el arte, la historia y viajar con los sentidos… este video es para ti.
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12 Comments

  1. Hola guapos 😊. Magnifico walking que nos lleva a ver tanto arte belleza y cultura. Bajo mi opinion estos tours ayudan a personas q bien por salud o economia no pueden viajar y gracias a personas como vosotros lo pueden hacer virtualmente y de alguna manera es como tener un guia turístico ya q nos vais dando informacion.
    Como siempre gracias y os envio un fuerte abrazo con cariño 🤗🥰😘😘

  2. Madonna Mia !!!😍😍😍 Que espetáculo, imagino vocês ai ao vivo e a cores , deve dar até um frio na barriga de emoção, maravilhosooo 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  3. Gracias por el video informativo👏. Lo más importante que todos deberían considerar ahora es cómo invertir en diferentes fuentes de ingresos que no dependan del gobierno… Sigue siendo un buen momento para obtener ganancias del day trading. ¡Gracias, Edward, por las señales diarias! ✊