Bianco Bianchi, Florence

Condé Nast TravelerAug 20

The most exciting hotels opening in Southern Europe put local heritage and artisanship first.

Atelier creates colorful coffee tables with scagliola plaster.

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Villa San Michele, A Belmond HotelHotel15th-century monastery in the Florentine hills.
Bianco BianchiPlaceAtelier creates colorful coffee tables with scagliola plaster.
Elena CarozziPlaceMilanese artist created fresco of surrounding landscape.
Villa San Michele Spa by GuerlainSight
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