Although the Vasari Corridor has been off-limits for centuries, it’s now part of a renewed effort to open Florence’s ...

Milan, the northern Italian capital mostly known for fashion, design and finance, is staking its claim to being a centre of ...

Harbourside island hubs in Sicily in Sardinia blend beach days with Baroque architecture, while Naples and Milan compete to ...

Beloved for its food, wine, art, rich history and alluring ... of sightseeing in to a single day. Travel between the destinations is by train. Tours depart Florence at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday ...

Ruggiero, a professor in Italian art and architectural history, states it should come as no surprise at all. “(Florence ... writes about history, travel, culture, people, and books for national ...

The best time to visit Florence is between May and September when warm weather ushers in art festivals, open-air dining and the kind of Italian sunshine that inspired the Renaissance painters.