Below the building's curved arches are dozens of sculptures (notable ones include Giambologna's Rape of the Sabines and a statue of Perseo holding Medusa's head, by Benvenuto Cellini), which draw ...

Florence, Italy, is a place of incredible beauty. It's the most walkable city in the world, full of historical buildings, art ...

This lesser known Italian city is often dubbed the "Florence of the South" for its stunning baroque architecture but remains free from the crowds of tourists.

Art, fashion, historical landmarks, and beautiful landscapes – I was sure Florence, Italy, would offer everything ... couch seatings at the edge of the building, and I sat on one spot.

Michelangelo lived and studied there, and the current complex, across the Arno river from the historic center of ... and the very identity of Florence, Italy, and our civilization,” he told ...