Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is a city of firsts: it was the birthplace of the Renaissance, home to artistic geniuses like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, and the spot where the ...

FLORENCE, Italy — If you would ever get lost in Florence, it’s easy: just look for the Duomo di Firenze or Florence Cathedral, and you’d be right on track! Smacked right at the heart of Florence, the ...

Florence is a magical city. The red clay rooftops, cobblestone streets, and piazzas around every corner enchant visitors once they step out the door of the train station. Artwork and architecture from ...

As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence has a ton of incredible galleries, museums, and architecture. As the home of Chianti wine, there are many Tuscan vineyards and medieval towns to visit ...

ALTHOUGH numerous Christian churches are either oriented or adorned with reference to some astronomical phenomenon, there are few of such direct interest to the astronomer as the magnificent cathedral ...