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Eat in a historic silk mill in Florence

  • with Antico Setificio Fiorentino
  • Florence, Italy
  • Guided tour
Eat in a historic silk mill in Florence with Antico Setificio Fiorentino
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An exclusive breakfast in a Florentine silk mill

60-90 minutes150 euros per person

The visit starts with an exclusive breakfast with small pastries and savory sandwiches, cappuccino, chocolate, tea, coffee, juices in a reserved area of the company premises. A visit to the workshop is accompanied by an explanation of the history and the different stages of processing on six hand-operated 18th-century looms and six semi-mechanical 19th-century looms, along with an 18th-century warper made to an original design by Leonardo da Vinci and a Benninger warper from 1872. The visit ends in the showroom, with an explanation of the fabrics and some of the most interesting works carried out in recent years.

Contact
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+39 055213861

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Florence: in the light of the Renaissance
10 locations
In the historic city of Florence immerse yourself in craftsmanship that dates as far back as the Renaissance. Follow our recommendations to explore contemporary Florentine craftspeople who are safeguarding centuries-old traditions.
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