Fiore Tapestries
Description: This circular emblem features the skyline of Florence, Italy, highlighted by the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Palazzo Vecchio tower. Below the buildings, the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge spans the Arno River. Distressed textures cover the circular border and bold typography reading FLORENCE ITALY at the bottom to evoke a traditional travel stamp appearance.
Description: This painting showcases the stunning Santa Maria del Fiore (The Duomo) rising above the terracotta rooftops of Florence. Soft purple and blue mountains frame the background, while the warm orange and red tones of the city's architecture take center stage in a classic Mediterranean style. Why Youll Love It: It captures the romantic, historic atmosphere of Tuscany with a soft color palette that complements both modern and traditional spaces. Great Gift For: Italy lovers, history buffs, and world travelers.
Description: Fiore’s Delicatessen opened in 1970 in Chicago's West Town neighborhood, and stayed busy for the next five decades. The classic Italian market was popular for its authentic homemade deli offerings, from meatballs and marina sauce to party trays and sub sandwiches, all made with the finest imported meats and cheeses. Fiore’s is said to be the first to offer the Lent favorite pepper and egg sandwich in Chicago, and even after 50 years, nobody has stepped up to dispute the claim.
Description: A panoramic view of Florence, Italy. On the right, the cathedral church, the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) – begun in 1059 and completed in 1128. Just right of centre, the Campanile di Giotto (Giotto’s Bell Tower) – begun in 1334 and completed in 1359. In front of the Campanile is the Badìa Fiorentina, the abbey and church of the Fraternity of Jerusalem. On the left, the Palazzo Vecchio (Italian for Old Palace), the town hall of Florence. This massive, Gothic, crenellated fortress-palace is among the most impressive town halls of Tuscany.
Description: I spent two lovely years living in Florence, Italy, and I miss it so much. This design represents a beautiful piece of Italian architecture. Thankfully Brunelleschi lost the baptistry door competition; because of that he went to Rome, discovered linear perspective and the pantheon. Then he came back to Florence and presented his secretive plan to the Medici about how to build the duomo. He kept it a secret and to this day it's a mystery exactly how he pulled it off.
Description: In the Flos Duellatorum, Fiore dei Liberi wrote: "No other creature is able to look so clearly as me, the lynx / and by this I ever reckon by compass and measure. I am the tiger, I am very quick to run and turn / That the arrow in the sky cannot approach me. None bears a more ardent heart than me, a lion / And I challenge anyone to battle. I am the elephant and I have a castle for a burden / And never do I kneel down nor do I lose my true place." And now you too can bear his four animals and carry their virtues wherever you go.
Description: Florence's Duomo is the city's most iconic landmark. Capped by Filippo Brunelleschi's red-tiled cupola, it's a staggering construction whose breathtaking pink, white and green marble facade and graceful campanile (bell tower) dominate the medieval cityscape. Sienese architect Arnolfo di Cambio began work on it in 1296, but construction took almost 150 years and it wasn't consecrated until 1436. I took this photo on a visit there and gave it a painterly treatment in CC and Topaz.
