Dante & Beatrice
The love that wrote the Divine Comedy
Dante barely spoke with Beatrice, whom he first saw at nine, yet he made her his guide to Paradise and the muse of all Western literature.
01Why it matters
It is the most fertile platonic love in history: from a single glance came the "Divine Comedy."
02The conflict
Both married others; she died young.
03The iconic moment
Beatrice guiding Dante through Paradise.
04What survived
"La Vita Nuova" and the "Divine Comedy."
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Dante & Beatrice famous?
It is the most fertile platonic love in history: from a single glance came the "Divine Comedy."
How does the story of Dante & Beatrice end?
Beatrice guiding Dante through Paradise. "La Vita Nuova" and the "Divine Comedy."
Where can you visit the story of Dante & Beatrice?
You can visit Florence, in Florencia. Dante's city.
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