OLTRARNO (The Florence neighborhood beyond the river Arno): THE PEOPLE AND THE PRINCE - PART 1

OLTRARNO (The Florence neighborhood beyond the river Arno): THE PEOPLE AND THE PRINCE - PART 1 Marco Cianchi, internationally recognized Florentine Art Historian and CSUIP in Florence Professor. OLTRARNO (In Italian- beyond, across the river Arno) is one of the four Quartieri (city-quarters) of Florence, an intensely populated neighborhood with a rich history where many artisan workshops still exist. The videos take you on a short and exciting journey of discovering Renaissance architecture and painting in this area, including the Basilica of Santo Spirito designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, The Pitti Palace, the residence of the Medici Princes, and Masaccio’s frescoes in church Santa Maria del Carmine, all of which intersect today with outdoor markets, fancy restaurants, shops all kind, and much more…