Skip the crowds in Florence and Rome and head to this less-visited gem in Italy that's just a short train ride away
I love visiting Bologna, an Italian city near Florence. It's less crowded than popular destinations like Rome, and there's so much to do here.
The stunning European city that is as beautiful as Florence but without the crowds
The heart of Siena is Piazza del Campo, which is a shell-shaped square and one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is home to ...
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Archaeologists uncover ancient 'city of the dead' in Italy: 'Perfectly preserved'
Archaeologists recently discovered an ancient "city of the dead" in Italy, dating back nearly 3,000 years. The Italian province of Trentino said in a news release that a "monumental necropolis ...
Florence, Pisa on flood alert as heavy rain closes museums and roads
Several campuses of the University of Florence were also shut. The city also saw the closure of museums, cinemas, and ...
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Getting Around Florence
Florence was practically made for walking – except, perhaps, for women fond of heels. The ancient city's cobbled ... To drive in Italy, U.S. citizens must acquire an international driving ...
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Special ceremony in Florence honours Michelangelo’s birthday
March 6 is an important date in Italian Renaissance art history as Michelangelo was born 550 years ago and a special ceremony ...
Lessons from history: Florence hosts global seminar on antisemitism and resilience
Amid a global surge in antisemitic incidents, Tel Aviv University (TAU) convened an international seminar titled “Facing Antisemitism, Building Resilience” on February 3-4, 2025, in Florence. The ...
Italy's Florence and Pisa on alert as heavy rains bring floods to Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions
Heavy rains has hit the northern Italian regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, pushing the main rivers in the regions above ...