October 2019 – Finding Florence

The Giorni Bookshop: a true Italian relic

By Joe Barmashi
Photos By The Author

Founded in 1936, The Giorni Bookshop is one of the most notable bookstores in Firenze. A man named Giulio Montelatici founded this influential store and named it after his wife, Maria Giorni, and has been a family run business ever since. The current manager is Francesco Piatolli, who is the great grandson of Giulio Montelatici.

Hands Open Wide For La Rocca During l’Eredita Delle Donne

By Emma Vallelunga
Photos By The Author

Inside the Gucci Museum, an exhibit dedicated to Italian artist Ketty La Rocca showed visitors a look into the art of visual human expression beyond verbal communication as part of this year’s L’eredita delle Donna Women’s Heritage Festival in Florence.

Must-See Florentine Art Exhibit

By Nevan Beatty
Photos by the Author

In a city so infused with art, it is easy to miss out on some of the more obscure and stunning galleries Florence has to offer. Museo Marino Marini holds a collection of hidden gems you don’t want to miss.

Why Florence Makes Me Want to Ditch My Social Media

By Chelbie Smith
Photo from Unsplash

Social media is probably one of my favourite outlets for not only communication, but also to platform my thoughts and creativity. I mean how amazing is it that I can connect to family who are thousands of miles away just by a few clicks? They can stay updated on what I am doing in all of my posts appreciating the charming, Firenze. But now that I am living in a town during tourists’ peak, it has made me question my treasured social media.

The Quiet Artistry of Florentine Wig Making

Artisan crafting a wig in the Filistrucchi workshop

By Quincey Caldwell
Photo by the Author

When picturing the historic sights and spots of Florence, it is often people’s first instinct to imagine the grand churches and monuments that adorn the streets. While these attractions are significant in defining the culture of the area, they are not the only means of taking in the richness of the city’s past. For a look into a unique strain of Florentine artistry, one need not look further than Filistrucchi.