Florence LGBTQ Renaissance Tour: An Honest Look

Florence LGBTQ Renaissance Tour: An Honest Look

Florence LGBTQ Renaissance Tour: An Honest Look

Florence LGBTQ Renaissance Tour: An Honest Look

So, you’re thinking about checking out the Florence LGBTQ Renaissance Walking Tour? It’s a thing now, that gives a look at the past of the city, with a certain slant on it. Yet before you jump, maybe getting an idea of what’s involved might be something to look into, so you get the experience that feels right for you. As a matter of fact, that’s kind of the point of this article, to, you know, lay down the honest truth to guide your trip. Hopefully you feel that is useful to you.

What’s the Tour, More or Less?

Palazzo Vecchio Florence

Basically, it’s a guided wander, so a person leads you around places, while giving some info about things that went on. You get to see landmarks, only mixed up with some tales. These could, typically, cover things that have happened, some whispers from times gone by, and some stories that might not be in those guidebooks sold everywhere.

Now, the hook here actually swings back to focusing on those who didn’t traditionally get much attention, like maybe the stories about artists, thinkers and whoever else who helped make Florence the incredible place we now see, that weren’t straight.

There’s stories around this, of people with the bravery of fighting stuffy expectations, and with art as their voice, their memory is something we keep around to actually look at today.

Who’s it Good For, In Fact?

Uffizi Gallery statues

In general, this sounds like a match made in heaven, yet there may be certain things that suit folk a little more.

History buffs maybe feel interested in hearing about people involved with things you often skip over. If you’re LGBTQ and want to learn about figures that were not so different from you that achieved remarkable accomplishments, then you might find what you have looked for. If you don’t fit into the other boxes, learning something different may be the thing you need.

So, what if your idea of trips might be, very, ‘get me drunk,’ and maybe you prefer avoiding a more educational experience? You could try it, yet a more fast-paced experience is where you are better suited, I feel.

Things That Worked For Me (Kinda)

Ponte Santa Trinita bridge

I liked things here a good deal, like hearing stories you might never discover, as you typically run around landmarks. The guides can be good for providing what felt like respectful views. Also, the walks seemed chill.

That’s what got me though, because on one occasion the guide brought up, like, some academic wording, so it all went over most the group’s heads. Like, you need to be more easy to follow if that is the expectation.

Things That Could Use a Little Work (I guess)

Medici Chapels Florence

Tours of this type might get a touch inconsistent sometimes. I feel like sometimes certain people seem knowledgeable, whilst others seem to wing things. Plus, sometimes you need to be careful with any that come across a touch… forceful with stuff they feel you should assume as fact.

Then sometimes there might be something lacking, that being much focus to the broader queer history of the spot. Stuff might get a touch generalized, so hopefully one sees people making a turn around to actually remedy it.

What to Keep in Mind, Too It’s Almost

statues in boboli gardens

  • Times: Always look to confirm things like, ‘how long is it likely to run?’ Nothing is more depressing than assuming it finishes much faster, so, you are somewhere else when the sun has gone to sleep!
  • Cost: Search to look at if certain spots charge you extra for showing up. Now, this can hurt much more than people realise, if your idea might be just watching without spending cash!
  • Walking shoes: A touch important for most trips, in the end, as you trot around all spots you are going to visit. Blisters tend to hurt and cause misery when it may feel like you want to actually enjoy all things!

Don’t think that’s everything to see. In fact, one thing, is looking around might lead to additional things opening up!

Final Opinion, Still?

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore dome

To make it shorter, taking these walks might bring you fun and inform you; however it should not get presumed this may get everything completely spot on. Be aware, and hopefully, you are content either way!

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