HOTEL SAVOY REVEALS "SECRET FLORENCE": THE UNSEEN HAUNTS OF RENAISSANCE MAESTRO SANDRO BOTTICELLI (Italy)
"Secret Florence" is an afternoon itinerary that winds its way through the streets of Florence by foot, devoted to experiencing the locations once frequented by the maestro Botticelli, from the Uffizi Gallery to the secret door of the Ognissanti Church Complex. |
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HOTEL SAVOY REVEALS "SECRET FLORENCE": THE UNSEEN HAUNTS OF RENAISSANCE MAESTRO SANDRO BOTTICELLI (Italy)
"Secret Florence" is an afternoon itinerary that winds its way through the streets of Florence by foot, devoted to experiencing the locations once frequented by the maestro Botticelli, from the Uffizi Gallery to the secret door of the Ognissanti Church Complex. |
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2024-07-05
 Photo credit © Rocco Forte Hotels
After taking in the secrets of Renaissance masterpieces that make the Uffizi Gallery one of the most important museum sites in the world - such as Botticelli's "La Primavera" and "The Birth of Venus" - the "Secret Florence" walk continues through the streets of the Medici city until it reaches the nearby Officine Gullo, the iconic Italian handcrafted luxury kitchen makers.
The Officine Gullo is located in a deconsecrated chapel of the Church of San Salvatore di Ognissanti, concealed by a small door.
To enter after opening hours, one must knock and go through the secret door, a ritual of the "Secret Florence" experience, to discover the tomb of the Florentine Maestro, guarded by the Franciscan nuns of the Church of Ognissanti.
The unique space can be visited in private by guests of Hotel Savoy suites, to pay homage to Botticelli and admire his mural painting which depicts "Saint Augustine in his studio" (circa 1480), thanks to the experience created in collaboration with Francesco Gori - artistic director of Officine Gullo.
After visiting this hidden cultural hub in the heart of the city, "Secret Florence" offers guests a tasting session at the Officine Gullo, showcasing an array of traditional Tuscan dishes.
The menu revisits the flavors and aromas of dishes loved by Botticelli and the other great Renaissance masters, taking diners on a journey of taste through the centuries.
From June 2024, the exclusive “Secret Florence" itinerary is available to suite guests of the Hotel Savoy. Available upon reservation and subject to availability, "Secret Florence" takes from 2 to a maximum of 15 guests, accompanied by an art historian, on an afternoon itinerary from 17:30 to 21:30 at: Uffizi Gallery, Ognissanti Church and Officine Gullo for a 3-course tasting of the historical menu.
The Concierge Service at the Hotel Savoy is available for information and reservations for the experience, available from €5,200.
If summer is the ideal season to visit European cities, a stay in Florence with Forte Escape Suite offers savings of up to 25% and the exclusive benefits of the Rocco Forte Suite Experience, including: in-suite check-in; in-room bar with soft drinks and beer; breakfast in the suite or in the restaurant; ironing service.
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Photo credit © Rocco Forte Hotels
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