About Florence

Called the birthplace of the Renaissance era, Florence dazzles with its stunning art and architecture. Works by Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci hold art lovers spellbound. Students of history walk in the steps of astronomer Galileo Galilei, politician Niccolò Machiavelli, and the ruling Medici family. And the beauty goes far beyond museums and palaces. Bathed in golden sunlight, Florence shines as the jewel of the Tuscany region, where vineyards and rolling hills paint charming scenes.