The cathedral complex, known as Piazza del Duomo, includes the Campanile by Italian art master Giotto; and Baptistery. This ...

Majestic Florence as seen from atop the 13th Century Duomo Cathedral in Italy. Video by Philstar.com / Deni Bernardo ...

The best hotels in Florence make it easy to take in historic architecture, museums and galleries. Here's where to stay in ...

As the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Florence continues to enchant visitors with its sun-kissed piazzas, fresco-filled chapels, and crimson Chianti wines. In Italy’s cultural capital, art, ...

The Italian city has a reputation for being gray, but its architecture is far from dull.

Easter is one of the most important yearly celebrations in Italy, where it’s marked by religious processions, centuries-old ...

Its status as Italy's second-largest city underpins its vibrant cultural scene, attracting both established and emerging creative talent. Additionally, Milan is home to esteemed educational ...

Easter falls a little later this year but that hasn’t stopped Florence pulling together a great list of celebrations ... The Scoppio del Carro (explosion of the cart) brings crowds to piazza del Duomo ...

This is one of Italy’s great churches ... much of this itinerary can be done by train (trenitalia.com). Florence’s Duomo (cathedral) often involves long queues for entry, especially if ...

Loggia dei Lanzi, in the Piazza della Signoria, is an open-air (and free) museum that was designed in the 14th century by Orcagna, an influential architect and artist. Below the building's curved ...

Attracting thousands of spectators each year, the traditional Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart) takes place on Easter Sunday in front of Florence’s great Duomo. A procession of musicians ...

I moved to Florence, Italy once when I was 20 and again at 30. The second time I moved, I found a way to immerse myself in Italian culture. It completely changed how I view Florence. I now feel ...