From admiring Renaissance art to indulging in gelato shops, these are the best things to do in Florence, according to locals.

The countryside of Tuscany is littered with small, gorgeous medieval villages, such as Castelfalfi (pictured here) and San Gimignano. Italy has long been the darling of American travelers, ranking at ...

There's something to be said for planning an international trip at the last minute. It starts out like this: "I should have planned earlier." On the other hand, you never can plan early enough. The ...

Fifteenth-century Florence was the birthplace of our modern world Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. In this first of two episodes, we ...

Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a treasure trove of art, architecture, culture and cuisine. The city’s Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery are a few of the attractions ...

Once home of Da Vinci, Caravaggio and Botticelli, hotbed of the 15th century artistic Renaissance – modern Florence is about more than the Old Masters, as the Italian city’s storied heritage and world ...

A 14th-century villa in the hills overlooking Florence, Italy, has hit the market for €12 million (US$13 million). Surrounded by cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves, the quintessential Tuscan ...