Sala Michelangelo: Uffizi Museum’s “Michelangelo Room”

The Uffizi Gallery Museum is one of the biggest attractions in Florence. A former palace with dozens of offices (“uffizi"), the museum is made up of two floors of 45 halls that are now filled with beautiful and important works of art.

Discover the New “Teatro dell’Opera” in Florence

Italy is the undisputed birthplace of opera, but many people do not realize that the art form has its oldest roots in the city of Florence.

Florence Bars and Cafes with a View

Unless you are coming to Florence strictly for school or work, a big bonus of experiencing life in the city is the scenery that will capture your attention at every turn. At times, some of the most popular places to take photographs are worth photographing themselves. It is not only the view of the sleek ribbon of the Arno winding its way beneath the Ponte Vecchio — it is the Ponte Vecchio itself as seen from the banks of the river.

Museums to Visit with Kids in Florence

Florence is an old city, but at its heart is a creative center that continues to generate ideas and works of artistic and scientific significance. Young visitors will have plenty to find interesting and inspiring, including several museums that are family friendly.

Florence "Inferno" by Dan Brown

When Dan Brown released The DaVinci Code in 2003, the world was captivated by his controversial story of conspiracy, religion and secret societies. 

Festa del Vino: Chianti Festival in Montespertoli

“Wine is sunlight held together by water”, Galileo Galilei wrote centuries ago. As an Italian from the Tuscan city of Pisa, he was well qualified to speak on the subject!

Pitti Immagine Uomo: Men’s Fashion Fair of Florence

One of the most visited attractions in the city of Florence is Michelangelo’s David statue. The larger-than-life man of marble has been famous for centuries, a symbol of male beauty and a model of sculptural skill. Notably, David wears no clothing. However, if he were a flesh-and-blood man of the modern world he would have plenty of local designers waiting to dress his perfect physique. Indeed, many of the icons of men’s fashion hail from Italy. Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Ferragamo, Prada and Versace are only a few of the fashion houses based in Italy whose clothing is coveted by the best dressed men (and women!) all over the world.