Florence Travel Guide

5 of the Most Beautiful Piazzas in Florence

In the heart of Florence, the city's soul comes to life in its enchanting piazzas. Read on for our ...

Sat 27 Jan 2024

7 Fascinating Facts About the Ponte Vecchio in Florence

Picturesque Ponte Vecchio is one of Florence's most iconic sights, and has played witness to a thous ...

Thu 28 Sep 2023

The Best Bars in Oltrarno, Florence: Nights on the Town South of the Arno

Discover where the locals go in Florence with our guide to the best bars in Oltrarno. From enoteche ...

Wed 23 Feb 2022

7 Churches in Florence You Need to Visit

An astonishing array of Renaissance masterpieces are housed in the churches of Florence. Find out ...

Wed 16 Feb 2022

A Tale of Two Davids: Michelangelo, Donatello and the Art of Renaissance Florence

In Florence, the biblical figure of David has long loomed large in the imagination. Discover how ...

Sun 05 Sep 2021

The Florence of the Medici: Power, Intrigue and Art in the Renaissance City

Trace the fascinating story of Florence through the story of its most famous family and discover the ...

Thu 29 Jul 2021

4 Florence Street Food Classics You Have to Try (and Where to Try Them)

Mon 15 Apr 2019

Donatello’s Penitent Magdalene: A ‘Hag of Articulate Wood’ in Renaissance Florence

Get the full story behind Donatello’s magnificent wooden sculpture of Mary Magdalene in Florence, ...

Wed 15 Jul 2020

City of Flowers, City of Lovers: The Most Romantic Things to Do in Florence

Imagine strolling down cobblestoned streets, sipping Chianti while marveling at the beauty of the ...

Thu 26 Oct 2017

Savonarola in Florence: visions of the apocalypse

Steps from the Fountain of Neptune is a plaque, marking the spot where three friars were hanged and ...

Thu 15 Dec 2016