Italy
Tuscany: the Renaissance of painted walls
1 - Lorenzo the Magnificent on his white horse, behind him Cosimo the Elder and a whole retinue of illustrious Florentines, notables and artists... This is the pre-eminent role of the Medici that Benozzo Gozzoli sumptuously depicted in his procession of the Magi. Looking haughty, seeming to defy adversity, a naked young man prepares to trip the giant...
Tuscany: practical guide
Identity card Currency: euro. Telephone code: + 39. Formalities: National identity card or passport. Best season: Tuscan summers can be very hot. Spring is best, when the countryside is at its most beautiful, or autumn, when the grape harvest, hunting and truffles are at their peak. Group size:...
Milan: address book
Identity card Currency: euro. Code: +39 (Italy); 02 (Milan). GETTING THERE Air France operates six daily flights from Paris CDG and two from Paris Orly to Milan Linate airport, the closest to the centre of the capital of Lombardy. For its part, Hop!, the Franco-French airline of the Air France group,...
Milan - Business chic in Italy's business capital
And there's a plethora to choose from, to say the least. Armani, Versace, Prada, Valentino, Trussardi, Ferrè, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, Missoni, Miu Miu and all the others... The city's ability to bring out a new world-renowned creative talent every few years leaves us breathless. But there are...
