Head to Florence for Artisans and the Palace - LateRooms.com

    FLORENCE, ITALY, April 22, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Florence plays up to its reputation as a city of flair and beauty with Artisans and the Palace, a three-day fair taking place at the Palazzo Corsini in May.

This event allows people staying in Florence hotels to see some of the region's finest craftsmen at work, as open air workshops in pottery, glass-cutting, furniture restoration and other trades are held in the grounds of the palace.

For this reason, the event is not just a chance to purchase finely crafted goods from local artisans, but an ongoing demonstration of human skill and endeavor.

It also represents an opportunity for visitors to experience the Palazzo Corsini, a 17th century structure featuring some of the finest Baroque architecture on display in the city.

Standing on the banks of the River Arno, the palace contains the Galleria Corsini, one of Florence's most important private art collections.

Organised tours of the palace grounds are conducted during the Artisans and the Palace, allowing people to explore the history of the building.

There is also an open-air restaurant serving traditional Tuscan food and other refreshments for those in attendance.

The event runs from May 14 to May 16th, opening at 10:00 and closing at 20:30 local time.

To make the most of Artisans and the Palace - you should consider booking your hotel Firenze to avoid disappointment.

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