The best hotels in Florence make it easy to take in historic architecture, museums and galleries. Here's where to stay in ...

No, climbing the Duomo in Florence requires a ticket. It is best to join a skip-the-line guided tour. This VIP experience will help you maximize your Duomo climb.

Designed by Giotto in the early 14th century, this ornate 277-foot high bell tower is part of the renowned Duomo in central Florence's Piazza del Duomo. Although it is known as Giotto's Bell Tower ...

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (known simply as the Duomo) is not only Florence's religious center, but it's also the city's most recognizable attraction. Occupying the Piazza del Duomo ...

Florence authorities ordered the Uffizi Galleries, the world-famous art museum, to close early, and the Duomo said it was also shutting. The fire service published images of cars partially ...

The Arno river, which runs through Florence and Pisa, is prone to flooding in spring and fall. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Milan, a global hub of fashion and finance, increasingly asserts itself as a leading center for architecture and design. Its status as Italy's second-largest city underpins its vibrant cultural ...