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May 25, 2026

Just Back Florence: New & Classic Highlights

We’ve recently returned from Florence,  one of our favorite cities any time of year for art, architecture, traditional crafts, food, wine and style. On this trip, we visited longtime favorite places, checked out new openings and explored the latest cultural highlights across the city.

Artisans of Leisure arranges private Italy tours that include the best of Florence and Tuscany.

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November 28, 2025

Nativity Scenes: A Craft Tradition in Southern Italy

Across southern Italy, the centuries-old tradition of elaborate presepi (nativity scenes) is a distinctive and enduring expression of the region’s artistic and devotional culture. Among the most renowned nativity traditions are the lavish and theatrical tableaux from Naples, which depict an entire cross section of Neapolitan life alongside familiar biblical characters.

Artisans of Leisure takes travelers to the studios of renowned artisans who make nativity scenes in Naples, Puglia and Sicily.

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