For 25 years, Friends of Florence has worked to conserve and protect the city’s priceless art and architecture, raising ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Livia Hengel is a travel journalist covering Italy, Asia and beyond. Nardia Plumridge, the Australian travel journalist behind the ...

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 ...

In Florence, the streets teem year-round, restaurants overflow, and even with a ticket booking system, queues jostle to visit the Uffizi. Urbino, by contrast, offers Renaissance splendour without the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. The Helvetia & Bristol feels more like a private luxurious ...

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 ...