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One of the sweetest and most intimate details in this Uffizi masterpiece is the bare feet of Jesus and Mary gently touching. This simple, tender contact symbolizes the deep and loving bond between mother and child, full of affection and protection. In a painting rich with symbolism, from the goldfinch representing passion and redemption to the serene expressions. It’s this small gesture that truly conveys the humanity of this sacred moment. A detail that brings Raphael’s art to life, showing how emotions can be told with just a delicate touch. #Raphael #MadonnaOfTheGoldfinch #Uffizi #ArtDetails

Season’s over. So many emotions, as always. Ups and downs, but the love stays. Ci crediamo💜 #ForzaViolaSempre

These are Lani and John — they’ve been following me since before the pandemic! During those strange lockdown days, they baked bread using my mom’s recipes from the YouTube videos I had shared, and over the years they’ve followed all of my adventures. It was such a joy (and an honor!) to finally do a tour together in Florence. What a pleasure to meet in person after all this time. Danish friends with big hearts 🇩🇰❤️

You often ask me if, after so many tours and meeting so many people, they all start to feel the same to me. The truth is — absolutely not. Every single person is unique, and I take the time to get to know you, to discover your story. Each of you leaves something with me — a thought, a smile, an emotion. And sometimes, I meet people like @1nkpant and Joe, who feel like they could be my best friends… if only they didn’t live on the other side of the world! Those connections are rare and beautiful 💛 #ACII #assassinscreed2 #ezioauditore

“Yesterday I went to Tuscany!”🤣 ❌ I hear this a lot—especially when you’re in Florence and say you’ve “just arrived from Tuscany.” But wait… Florence IS in Tuscany! ✅ Let me explain. Tuscany is not a city—it’s a whole region, like a mini country packed with cities, villages, vineyards, and rolling hills. Florence (aka Firenze) is the capital of Tuscany, but it’s just one of many beautiful places here. 🌳When you say “Tuscany,” what you probably mean is the countryside—places like Chianti, Val d’Orcia, Montepulciano, or Montalcino. That postcard-perfect landscape with cypress trees, vineyards, and stone farmhouses? That’s Tuscany too—but so is Florence! By the way, yesterday I also went to Tuscany! 😆 Now tell me, what’s your favorite part of Tuscany: the city vibes of Florence or the countryside magic?

One thing I’ll never question: my love for pasta — especially carbonara. And no, we don’t use cream. Just egg and cheese. But there’s one more secret… can you guess what it is? 🤫

That’s why I love you even if I hate you 💜 Being Viola is not about winning. It’s about showing up. It’s about Florence. It’s about us.

What if? 💔#nooneonwalls

“Questi è Bonagiunta da Lucca... ma vedi là un che per la gola muore: già lo vedi, e’ ha l’ombra rotta al petto; e dice: ‘Io sono il poeta della Vernaccia.’” (Purgatorio, Canto XXIV)

“Excuse me… Where can I find a wine window?” This is the question every tour guide hears (a lot) They’re called buchette del vino, and they’re one of Florence’s most charming quirks. It’s the Florence’s version of UberEats in the 1500s! No middlemen, just a noble family passing you a nice Chianti through a hole in the wall! 👑 Created in the 1500s by noble families to sell wine directly from their palaces — knock on the tiny door, hand over your fiasco of wine, and voilà! 🦠 They reopened during times of plague (yes, including COVID) for safe, contactless wine service. Smart and stylish, right? 🍷 Some are still active today — and yes, you can get a glass of wine from one. 📍 Want to find them? Try this quick city walk (one of those is active!) : Via delle Belle Donne, 2 Piazza Antinori (Palazzo Antinori) Via del Giglio, 21 Via dell’Ariento, 21 Via dei Servi, 15 Borgo Pinti, 24 ✨ Florence is full of Renaissance wonders… but sometimes, it’s the smallest things that capture our imagination. Save this for your next visit!

Did you know that “Gelato” is not just the Italian word for ice cream? Let me explain. 👇 🍦In the U.S., ice cream must have at least 10% fat — and often much more. It’s churned fast (lots of air), served colder, and tends to be sweeter and heavier. But in Italy, we do things differently. 🍨 Gelato has less fat, less air, and is served at a slightly warmer temperature — so it’s smoother, denser, and way more flavorful. It lets real ingredients shine. Think: roasted pistachios, fresh milk, Sicilian lemons… And here’s the thing: 👉 In Italy, you’ll only find gelato. That super-fatty, fluffy “ice cream”? It simply doesn’t exist here. So when you hear me say “ice cream,” I’m just translating for you — I really mean gelato, our own beautiful, delicious thing. 💛 It was also invented in Florence but that’s another story..

😏There are still hidden spots where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Florence without the crowds — our sunrise moment was certainly more relaxing than being surrounded by tourists 🤫 Choose a guide for a truly exclusive experience!