Florence, a city where art, history, and culture collide in spectacular ways. Walk along the Ponte Vecchio and discover its centuries-old charm. The Piazza della Signoria is a must, filled with ...

Greek mythology sparked the Renaissance, transforming art from religious instruction to profound explorations of human ...

Florence is a wellspring of art and history, boasting the largest selection of Renaissance art in the world. Let’s face it, your daytime adventures should absolutely include visits to these ...

Breaking new ground, Botticelli's iconic Renaissance masterpieces used Christian themes and classic myths to celebrate his patrons, the Medici. Perhaps his most famous work, Botticelli’s ...

In one unforgettable scene, Stewart recounts an amorous visit to Florence’s famed Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, better known as the “Duomo.” In 1961, Stewart, then just 19, wed Andrew ...

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And the fact that the paintings are 700 years old adds to their verisimilitude. The exhibition at the Met, which runs through Jan. 26, examines those years leading to the onset of the plague that ...

Ashmolean director Dr Xa Sturgis described the painting as "both very calm, but also very charged" Museum staff have shared the history of a rare Italian renaissance painting they managed to save ...