A city steeped in history, art and culture that's long captivated tourists and visitors was also once the capital of Italy.

"It's one of the hardest moments in recent history," he said. In Pisa, army soldiers placed sand bags behind the barrier lining a swollen river, while in Florence the Arno was lapping at the top ...

Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings and urging residents ...

In fact, the city was one of the birthplaces of the Renaissance in Italy, which later spread all throughout Europe. Inextricably intertwined with the history ... of Florence. Facing the Cathedral ...