AT the onset, let me declare that I am personally not in favor of family political dynasties. I hate to see immense wealth ...

We celebrate the period as a golden age of cultural rebirth. But two new books argue that the Renaissance, as we imagine it, ...

At his studio fringed by the mountains of Klosters, Swiss sculptor Christian Bolt is feverishly cooking up recipes to ...

Located in a secluded convent outside of Florence, the 600-year-old artwork was concealed behind layers of paint for most of ...

Perched in the prestigious hills above Florence, Tuscany, just five minutes from the historic centre, this exceptional ...

And after a day of sightseeing, checking into one of the best hotels in Florence is the perfect way to slip into the city’s ...

In new research, the Italian city – often known simply as ‘The Beautiful’ – has been named the most walkable city in the ...

This drama-documentary series offers an account of three of Italy’s monumental artists—Leonardo, Raphael and, as played by ...

From a walking tour in Florence to Gauds iconic church in Barcelona, these are the highest-rated travel experiences and ...

In a city as beautiful as Florence, which feels equal parts like a Renaissance jewel box and a vibrant living city, a room with a view (as in E.M. Forster’s immortal novel of the same name, based in ...

Michelangelo and Leonardo both return to Florence, where the stage is set for a fierce rivalry. After making their names in Rome and Milan, Michelangelo and Leonardo both return to Florence, where ...

Short-term rentals have pushed out longtime city residents and created not just a housing problem in the Tuscan city, but an ...