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 ...

Art, fashion, historical landmarks, and beautiful landscapes – I was sure Florence, Italy, would offer everything I look for when traveling, and I was right. It’s a city that truly has it all – a ...

When people think “Italy” they think freshly-made pasta, stunning architecture, historical sightseeing, and, for many, romance. For Scott and Collette Stohler — the husband and wife co-creators and ...

Florence, Italy, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world—and for many visitors, it is the most splendid. While travel to the city usually centers on its attractions, including museums, ...

Florence never changes — at least, so it seems to anyone who’s admired that timeless skyline, largely unchanged since its Renaissance heyday. But step further into the city and you’ll see things are ...

Italy has it all. The big boot concentrates some of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes, islands, beaches and lakes, mountains and rolling vine-covered hills, and adorns them all with more art and ...

It has Hollywood-worthy landscapes and Slim Aarons-esque seaside glamour. But for all its fame, there are still secrets to discover in this Italian region. Here are ours. Tuscany is one of Italy’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Florence, renowned for being the birthplace of the Renaissance, offers a sensory experience beyond the ...

Is it any wonder travelers are so enamored with Italy? This country has perfected such objects of adoration as the cappuccino, the leather jacket, and the modern film—among so many others—and is home ...

With so many options, Explore rounded up the best day trips from Florence that every traveler should consider, ranging from what's been nicknamed "Italy's food valley" to five remote seaside towns ...