Our Expert Articles: Florence
Enjoying an Aperitivo in Florence, ItalyFollow me as I journey from the southern tip of Italy’s Puglia region all the way up to the Trento Alps. I’ll be focusing... [Read the full story]
Florence’s Mercato Centrale in the San Lorenzo MarketFollow me as I journey from the southern tip of Italy’s Puglia region all the way up to the Trento Alps. I’ll be focusing... [Read the full story]
Up Close Picture of the Week: Florence, ItalyFlorence, Italy is a wonderful choice any time of the year. Read more in our Insider’s Guide to Florence, Italy Read More →
Uffizi Gallery – Stepping into The Florentine RenaissanceRecognized as one of the most important art museums in Italy, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence is home to the works of numerous... [Read the full story]
Seeking Sanctuary on Borgo Santissimi Apostoli, FlorenceIt’s late spring, unseasonably hot, and I’m amidst the clamoring crowds walking toward Ponte Vecchio on via Por Santa Maria.... [Read the full story]
Viareggio, Italy—A Cooling Escape from FlorenceIt is July and you are staying in Florence for a week. You rush from museum to cool museum to escape the suffocating heat. The... [Read the full story]
Musings on Via dei Cimatori in FlorenceIt is just before noon on a bright and clear Wednesday afternoon, and I am on the hunt for a new street. Crossing Piazza della... [Read the full story]
Florence Street Scenes: Via dello StudioIt has become a habit for me, but one that always comes as a surprise: when walking toward Piazza della Repubblica from via del... [Read the full story]
A Peek into Florence’s Backstreet HumanityIt is a very ordinary street in Florence, via Sant’Agostino. Some may say it’s dirty, or even unpleasant. Graffiti is scrawled... [Read the full story]
Christmas Markets in FlorenceAs the skies darken in Italy in the first week of December, the holiday lights of Florence sparkle up the night. Draped over... [Read the full story]
The Pazzi Conspiracy: A Tour Through FlorenceIt’s one of the most dramatic stories in 15th-century Florence. In 1478, the Pazzi, a well-established Florentine banking family,... [Read the full story]
Easy Day Trips From FlorenceDuring your stay in Florence, especially if you’re here during the hot summer months, you’re going to want to leave behind... [Read the full story]
Best Florence HotelsWhether you want luxury accommodations with around-the-clock room service or just a clean, quiet place to lay your head after... [Read the full story]
Gritty Florence: An Open Air MuseumWe arrived in Florence yesterday afternoon with plenty of time left for sight-seeing. We spent time in the beautiful San Lorenzo... [Read the full story]
Insider’s Guide to Florence ItalyFlorence is the heart of Tuscany, but it is also the heart of the Italian Renaissance and one of the artistic capitals of the... [Read the full story]
Markets In Florence, ItalyAny Florence travel plan should include trips to the myriad of local markets; there is one for every taste and pocketbook. Arrive... [Read the full story]
