Florence

Panoramic view of Florence

Santa Maria Novella, the city's largest Dominican church

View of Florence's Duomo from the 16th century Fort Belvedere

The carousel at Piazza della Repubblica

Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the Metropolitan City of Florence. It has often bewitched it's visitors, with a rich history stemming from the Roman times (who's remains you can see under the Palazzo Vecchio), a visit here is a must on anyone's Italy trip. The artistic heritage is the reason many come to visit, with artists like Michelangelo, Donatello, Ghiberti, all making their mark here, and that's just the beginning. There is much to see and experience in this vibrant city thanks to ancient nobles like the Medicis who were largely responsible for much of the progress the city has enjoyed in its illustrious past.

Florence Highlights

Exhibition

Growing Up as a Child in Ancient Rome: First Exhibition of Its Kind Opens at Uffizi

The Uffizi in Florence presents the first exhibit dedicated to childhood in the Roman world.

Monuments

Giotto’s Bell Tower in Florence Goes Silent (But Only Temporarily)

The main bell in Giotto’s Campanile needs to be rotated because of wear or it may break.

Museums

First Major Restoration of Michelangelo’s Florentine Pietà Completed

The Bandini Pietà is one of Michelangelo’s most intense and tormented masterpieces on display in Florence.

Museums

Five of Italy’s Most Interesting House Museums

Italy has many fascinating house museums from north to south, let’s take a look at five of its most interesting.

Travel Tips

10 Packing Tips for A Woman’s Italy Trip

Packing can be stressful at the best of times which is why we asked travel expert Susan Van Allen to share her top ten tips.

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Recipes From Tuscany

Recipes

Zuppa di Farro | Tuscan Farro Soup

The first chilly fall evenings call for a satisfyingly hearty grain and legume soup.

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Pappa al Pomodoro—Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soup

Pappa al pomodoro---a piatto povero, “poor-man’s dish,” is another such creation by Tuscan farmers to make use of stale bread and bumper crops of tomatoes, a New World food introduced into Italy in the 16thc.

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Pandiramerino (Rosemary and Sultana Buns)

Made with an olive oil-enrichened bread dough and studded with fresh rosemary and sweet sultanas, these delightfully sticky, criss-crossed buns were traditionally served on giovedì santo or Holy Thursday in the Renaissance city.

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Gnocchetti di Pane (Bread Gnocchi)

Amy Gulick shares another recipe from the Italian cucina povera tradition— with simple, ‘poor’ ingredients invariably found in the pantry.

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Ricotta and Rosemary Schiacciata

Our food writer Amy Gulick shares a bit of local history in her area of Tuscany along with this tasty recipe for ricotta and rosemary schiacciata

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