Among the many things I love about Italy is how the Renaissance can be spliced into your travels. Imagine: In Florence you can sleep in a converted 16th-century monastery that's just a block from ...

When you wander through the streets of Florence, it’s easy to imagine you’ll run into Renaissance noblemen on horseback, preceded by courtiers and trumpeters and ladies in long, ornate gowns. Crossbow ...

Is this the most opulent hotel in Florence? - Live like a Medici in a painstakingly restored Renaissance palazzo ...

One of the most stunning cities in Italy, Florence is guaranteed to take your breath away. For the best things to see and do on your visit to Florence here’s our city guide to Florence. This striking ...

Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a treasure trove of art, architecture, culture and cuisine. The city’s Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery are a few of the attractions ...

Florence has long been among Europe's most popular tourist destinations thanks to its historical significance, Renaissance art and museums, and sheer beauty. It’s the ideal of a wine-and-food-fueled ...

As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite European memories from Florence — a reminder of ...

The nonprofit Friends of Florence has funded more than 450 restoration projects to safeguard Renaissance masterpieces.

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