After three doctors fell in love with a fresco by Fra Angelico, they pledged to restore it so it could get its due when a ...

The art of fresco was infamous ... as Pope Clement VII laid siege to Florence. Michelangelo reflected on the horror and war the Medici had inflicted on Italy. When it was unveiled the altarpiece ...

This lesser known Italian city is often dubbed the "Florence of the South" for its stunning baroque architecture but remains free from the crowds of tourists.

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

The best time to visit Florence is between May and September when warm weather ushers in art festivals, open-air dining and the kind of Italian sunshine that inspired the Renaissance painters.

Italy may conjure images of iconic ruins, enchanting canals, Renaissance paintings ... cities such as Rome, Florence and Venice. With flourishing food, fashion and art scenes and alluring tucked ...

Art and sculpture, wine and pasta, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Vatican City and Venice are just some of what Italy is famous ...

Art, fashion, historical landmarks, and beautiful landscapes – I was sure Florence, Italy, would offer everything ... packed with masterpieces from the Renaissance period, including iconic ...