https://www.privatedriverinitaly.com/italian-travelsBLOG RSSTue, 03 Mar 2020 12:26:35 GMTTue, 03 Mar 2020 12:26:35 GMThttps://www.privatedriverinitaly.com/italian-travels/buongiorno-from-romeA great place to sit and watch the world go by!  The widest staircase in Europe built 1723-1725 with 135 steps in a mix of curves, straight flights and terraces connects the lower Piazza di Spagna to the upper Piazza Trinità dei Monti in the heart of Rome. The "Fontana della Barcaccia", literally the "Fountain of the Old or Ugly Boat" by Pietro Bernini (of the famous Baroque artist family), depicts a sinking ship which according to legend was carried to this exact spot during a massive flood ofThu, 08 Jul 2021 13:06:00https://www.privatedriverinitaly.com/italian-travels/buongiorno-from-romehttps://www.privatedriverinitaly.com/italian-travels/uffizi-masterpieces-what-s-your-favouriteThe Uffizi designed by Vasari (1560-1580) for the Medici family is home to 13-20th century masterpieces. Big attractions include Botticelli's Birth of Venus (1485) and Primavera (1480) but I'm still trying to decide my favorite piece.Leonardo da Vinci's unfinished Adorazione dei Magi (1482), Sanzio's Madonna del Cardellino (1506), Botticelli's La Calunnia (1495), or the more sinister Caravaggio Medusa (1595/98).  Which one would you choose?The Uffizi in Florence is open Tuesday-Sunday (closedWed, 04 Mar 2020 10:25:17https://www.privatedriverinitaly.com/italian-travels/uffizi-masterpieces-what-s-your-favouritehttps://www.privatedriverinitaly.com/italian-travels/florence_tourLUCCALIMO AT PALAZZO VECCHIO IN FLORENCEOn a rainy day in Florence don't miss the opportunity to discover the many layers of this incredible Renaissance city. Look through a lens and capture a memory!Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:02:52https://www.privatedriverinitaly.com/italian-travels/florence_tour