While this can be a difficult climb for some (there are 414 steps, to be exact), the views make it a must in Florence. Tickets can be purchased as part of a pass to numerous attractions in Florence.

While Rome and Milan have more direct flights, visiting Florence with teens is worth the extra travel time. This city is the ...

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Situated in a quiet sanctuary that overlooks the Gherardesca garden, this historic hotel housed in a Renaissance palazzo sits away from the hustle and bustle of Florence’s main tourist areas.

Explore the best things to do in Florence in 3 days based on recommendations from local experts. Day 1 U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're eager to get your steps in, climb up another 1,500 feet to ...

A €6 coffee dessert has become the latest viral sensation in Florence, drawing crowds of tourists and creating hour-long lines outside the city's oldest gelateria. The creamy drink ...

Florence is alive at this time when the vibrant sunshine, festivals and open-air restaurants lure travelers. But just as temperatures (average highs in the upper 80s) and tourist crowds swell ...

Florence usually triumphed in military encounters, but by the middle of the 14th century, Siena was one of the most progressive, powerful and richest city states in the world. And the way that ...

One of the last quiet spots in tourist-saturated Florence is a cloister adjoining the Basilica of Santo Spirito, the residence of Augustinian friars whose predecessors arrived in the 13th century.

On my last visit to Florence, I was determined to get it right. I turned my back on the Duomo and crossed the Ponte Vecchio, walking the backstreets until I stumbled across a traditional-looking ...