And while it’s a smaller city than Rome, Italy, there are still so many things to do in Florence, Italy—especially during the holiday season. Florence, or Firenze in Italian, is a city with ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're eager to get your steps in, climb up another 1,500 feet to the doors of the Abbey of San Miniato al Monte, one of the oldest churches in Florence. Admission is ...

The magic of Florence is well documented, to say the least, but it can be easy to overlook just how great this city really is. The Renaissance capital is right up there with the most famous places ...

Access to the area is free 24/7. The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (known simply as the Duomo) is not only Florence's religious center, but it's also the city's most recognizable attraction.

From browsing the boutiques that line the Ponte Vecchio to boating down the Arno, below our expert lists her favourite things to do in the city. Built over six centuries, Florence’s cathedral or ...

Discover central Italy’s lesser-known treasures, from medieval festivals in Monteriggioni to Carrara’s luminous marble caves.