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Nichole Buscher
Who says you can’t take it with you?
After finishing a degree in Audio Engineering in Boston, Nichole returned home to California where she worked for Sony Music, BMG & Columbia Records. One too many…
Who says you can’t take it with you?
After finishing a degree in Audio Engineering in Boston, Nichole returned home to California where she worked for Sony Music, BMG & Columbia Records. One too many Hollywood sightings later, she hopped on a plane to live out a lifelong dream of the “American in Europe” and never looked back. Even though an audio engineering degree didn’t get her far here, years of traveling and her wild curiosity has led to four years of professional tour guiding and travel consulting in Europe.
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Frescoes of Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi
While many of us don’t mind waiting in long lines to see the world famous works of art by the Italian masters, there is still something to be said for finding your own secret masterpiece. The Frescoes of Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi is just that.
This 13th century church and Benedictine convent was created in honor of Maria Maddalena, part of the infamous Pazzi family of Florence and built between a span of 3 centuries, thus combining different elements of style during each period. This makes for a very interesting church from a historical and archetectual standpoint.
But what really draws your attention are the frescoes inside, known to be some of the Perugino’s most spectactular. The Crocifissione del Perugino was completed between 1493 and 1496, known as his most creative time as an artist. These delicate frescoes have never been restored or retouched, so there is no question as to the vision of Perugino. Filled with soft colors, deep pinks, blues and soothing lavenders, quite typical of Perugino’s sensitive style, the Santa Maria is our best kept secret.
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Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi
Borgo Pinti 58
Hours: Open daily form 9-12 and 5-7pm