"It's one of the hardest moments in recent history," he said. In Pisa, army soldiers placed sand bags behind the barrier lining a swollen river, while in Florence the Arno was lapping at the top ...

A city steeped in history, art and culture that's long captivated tourists and visitors was also once the capital of Italy.

Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings and ...

As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence has a ton of incredible galleries, museums, and architecture. However, nothing beats seeing the sites with a local guide. Here are the best Florence ...

When construction work began in February 2024, many doubted that it could be completed. Read more at straitstimes.com.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — After many setbacks, controversies and only 13 months of construction, a feat hailed as "an ...

After numerous delays, controversies, and just 13 months to complete, the sliding track for the Winter Olympics was ...

Italian engineers and architects are without equal in the world," said Salvini, comparing the sliding track to Filippo Brunelleschi's famed 15th-century dome over Florence Cathedral. "History is ...