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THE SUBLIME AND THE HORRID
A politically incorrect blog about travel, diving, art, photography, food, books and other things that make life wonderful (or terrible). Cool photos, some bad videos and a lot of presumptuous and inconclusive words.
Eat like the locals in Florence: Florentine lampredotto
Discover Florentine lampredotto: the best street food in Florence — a traditional sandwich rich in history, bold flavors, and true local authenticity.
The Introvert Traveler
Dec 24, 20253 min read
Where to Eat in Florence (Even If It’s Not for the Food): the Caffè delle Oblate
Where to Eat in Florence: the Caffè delle Oblate, Not for the Food but for the View
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 10, 20252 min read
All the art in Florence
A PDF list, complete with a map, of all the major artworks in Florence.
The Introvert Traveler
Jun 23, 20251 min read
The Art of Fresco Painting: Techniques, Historical Evolution, and the Intricacies of an Italian Artistic Heritage
The fresco: a quintessentially Italian artistic marvel, embodying the highest expression of technical virtuosity.
The Introvert Traveler
May 7, 20259 min read
Where to eat in Florence: Procacci 1885
Procacci’s irresistible sandwiches. An unavoidable and costly stop in Florence.
The Introvert Traveler
Mar 10, 20253 min read
Bernini's precociousness. The Saint Lawrence of the Uffizi.
Bernini's Saint Lawrence on the grill at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
The Introvert Traveler
Feb 20, 20251 min read
Discover the Secrets of Michelangelo's David: Technique and Innovation
Michelangelo’s David: A Masterpiece of Technique and Innovation. Visiting Tips for the Accademia and Personal Reflections on the Experience
The Introvert Traveler
Feb 19, 202511 min read
Visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: Masterpieces, History & Tips You Need
Uffizi Gallery: the Ultimate Guide to the Premier Museum of Florence and Italian Art
The Introvert Traveler
Feb 16, 20258 min read
Discover Michelangelo's Genius: The Medici Tombs in Florence's New Sacristy
Discover and have a look at Michelangelo’s Medici Tombs in Florence—a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture blending architecture, symbolism, and artistic genius.
The Introvert Traveler
Feb 14, 202511 min read
Where to Eat in Florence: Trattoria Il Latini, the Temple of the Florentine Steak
Where to eat in Florence: trattoria Da Latini
The Introvert Traveler
Feb 10, 20257 min read
Where to Eat in Florence: Trattoria Cibrèo, Refined Tradition
Where to eat in Florence: trattoria Cibrèo
The Introvert Traveler
Feb 10, 20255 min read
Melaleuca Bistrot: the Best Breakfast in Florence
The best breakfast in Florence: Melaleuca bistrot; taste the best cinnamon roll of your life on your way to the Uffizi Gallery
The Introvert Traveler
Feb 10, 20254 min read
The most beautiful painting in the world... and its twin (Pontormo's Deposition from the Cross)
A day in Tuscany searching Pontormo's and Rosso Fiorentino's masterpieces
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 25, 20247 min read
The secrets of the Perseus statue by Benvenuto Cellini in Florence: A Renaissance Masterpiece of Power and Precision
Discover the story behind Perseus by Benvenuto Cellini, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture blending myth, power, and artistry.
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 25, 20247 min read
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