The dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy ... what may have been one of the first alarm clocks in history. Applying his theoretical and mechanical knowledge to ...

is not only Florence's religious center, but it's also the city's most recognizable attraction. Occupying the Piazza del Duomo in the heart of the city, this massive Gothic cathedral was erected ...

"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 ...

Italian authorities ordered dozens of people in Tuscany to leave their homes on Friday after heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded streets near the historic cities of Florence and Pisa. Some rivers ...

This city steeped in history is home to a priceless artistic ... the top of the tower and enjoy a panoramic view of Florence. Facing the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in the Piazza del ...

“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 ...