Enjoy a serene 3D virtual tour around Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. Take in the open terraces, surrounding hills, ...

This Rick Steves Italy tour is for you if you prefer a slower pace and an authentic immersion in local culture rather than ...

Heading "out to Tuscany" from Florence for a day of wine tasting is a staple of many travelers’ itineraries. But it’s often misunderstood: Many arrive without realizing that Florence is the capital of ...

Growing up in Florence, Italy, Nada Vergili was just steps away from some of the world’s most iconic spots—and had a front-row seat to a lifestyle overworked and stressed-out Americans want more of.

Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence today remains a treasure house of artistic expression. Here, a view across the Arno to the city’s domed basilica. Michelangelo completed David in 1504.

Reporting from Florence, Italy — — “Florence has changed,” my friend Alessandra told me on the phone. “There’s a new spirit here.” “I don’t believe it,” I said. “I know Florentines; they’re ...