More than five centuries ago, a small number of style icons used flamboyant, luxurious looks to give them influence and power during a turbulent period of Italian history.

Truly a Renaissance Man, Michelangelo was a master of multiple art forms. But based on his fortifications designs, maybe not ...

Florence packs Renaissance art, stunning architecture, and Italian charm into a walkable city. Here's how to make the most of ...

A festive guide to memorable Christmas markets across the region, special holiday cuisine and desserts, seasonal events, and cultural highlights.

Planning a trip to Tuscany? Florence should be at the heart of it! Learn how to maximize your time in Florence with this customizable 4-day itinerary.

Gardens have been an important part of human culture for thousands of years, serving as places of beauty, relaxation, and ...

A secret passageway built 500 years ago to allow the Medici family to pass through the Italian city of Florence unhindered reopens to the public Saturday after an 10-million-euro restoration. The ...

Florence’s 16th-century Vasari Corridor, the raised passageway that connects the city’s Uffizi Galleries to the former residence of the powerful Medici family, has reopened to the public after an ...