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Overview
Cooking Art Brunelleschi is a unique pasta-making experience in the heart of Florence. Participants learn to craft fresh pasta from scratch, just like Italian grandmothers. The class takes place inside a medieval tower, a stone's throw from Brunelleschi's Dome.
This isn't just a cooking class; it's a journey into Italian culinary history. Under the guidance of a professional chef, guests will prepare three types of fresh pasta: ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle. They'll also learn to make matching sauces, such as butter and sage, arrabbiata, and traditional Tuscan ragù. All equipment and ingredients are provided, so participants need only bring their appetites.
The cooking school's location adds to the experience. The tower dates back to the 1200s and is linked to the family of Dante Alighieri's wife. After the cooking session, guests will enjoy the fruits of their labor, accompanied by Tuscan wine and soft drinks, in a memorable and historical setting. 
Highlights
Make Fresh Pasta: Learn to create pasta from scratch with a professional chef.
Historical Setting: Cook inside a medieval tower near Brunelleschi's Dome.
Delicious Meal: Enjoy the pasta and sauces you prepared, with Tuscan wine.
All Inclusive: All equipment and ingredients are provided for a hassle-free experience.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers rave about the experience of learning to make pasta in a unique historical setting with a skilled chef. They find it fun, informative, and delicious, though some suggest improvements to hands-on involvement and space.
Customers loved learning to make pasta from scratch.
Many enjoyed the chef's clear instructions and guidance.
Guests appreciated the fun and relaxed atmosphere.
The location in the medieval tower was a highlight for many.
Some wished for more hands-on time during the sauce preparation.
A few felt the class was a bit crowded.
The Journey
Medieval Tower Near Brunelleschi's Dome
A historic tower dating back to the 1200s, located a stone's throw from Brunelleschi's Dome in Florence. It offers a unique and authentic setting for the pasta-making class. It once belonged to the family of Dante Alighieri's wife, making it a place steeped in Italian history and culture.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes a professional chef, lunch, all equipment, and all the ingredients needed for the fresh pasta course. Tuscan wine and unlimited soft drinks are also included. Private transportation is not included. The meeting point is at the cooking school located inside a medieval tower near Brunelleschi's Dome.
Hot Tip
Guests suggest arriving a few minutes early to find the location, as the medieval tower can be a little tricky to locate. Also, be prepared to actively participate and ask questions to get the most out of the hands-on experience.
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