About this experience
Florence cannot be imagined and understood without mentioning Dante Alighieri. For the Florentines, he was a poet, a prophet, a politician, a genius, almost a saint. And believe me, the whole city is literally permeated with him and his 'Divine Comedy', the rebellious spirit still hovers among the ancient buildings. I will help you feel the poet's presence on the narrow streets, tell you about the twists and turns of his life, creativity, and take a look at Florence through the poet's eyes.
What to expect
Dante Alighieri's poem 'Divine Comedy' is the most important work for Italians, a compulsory cultural minimum, and of course, the bedside book of every Florentine.
In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance era, specially selected erudites publicly commented on every stanza of the poem, and in many churches, vivid images of Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven are presented exactly as Dante describes them. I will tell you about the unique influence of the poet on the life of the city, about his tragic fate as an exile and a prophet, and also about the most romantic love story for the beautiful Beatrice.
During the walk, you will see medieval Florence, which has hardly changed since the famous poet was born and lived here for the first half of his life. Alongside Dante, you will visit the places dear to him and, if you look closely at the walls of Florentine houses and churches, you can 'descend' into Hell, 'ascend' through Purgatory, and 'see' Paradise with the poet, learn a lot about Florence of that era, and understand how relevant his poem is today.
Route
- Neighborhood where Dante was born and lived
- Poet's House-Museum
- Churches associated with his name, in particular the one where Beatrice Portinari, the muse and beloved of Dante, is buried
- Baptistery of St. John, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Giotto's Bell Tower, which also have a direct relation to the 'Divine Comedy'
During the tour, you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 'Divine Comedy,' see its embodiment on the streets of medieval Florence, and, of course, look at the city through the poet's eyes.
Organizational Details
Entrance tickets to the Dante House-Museum are paid separately: adults - 4 euros, children under 12 - 2 euros.
