A brief history of Florence The Romans were the founders of Florence. Realizing the importance of a thoroughfare towards the Po plain, Ceasar in 59 B.C. ordered the establishment of a colony on the north bank of the Arno. The [...]
Having seen the Eternal City Rome, and perhaps some of the other famous places in Italy, such as Florence, Venice and Naples, you have a golden opportunity to visit other places in this lovely country which are less renowned but [...]
The enchantment of the Eternal City is sure to capture the heart of every visitor and leave them spell-bound at the contrast and yet perfect blending of a modern city side by side with the enduring monuments of its ancient counterpart. [...]
At the time of the Ghibellines, Siena was the rival of Florence. And it might still be, despite the fact that, in 1555, history attached it to the grand duchy of Tuscany, after a memorable siege! It [...]
Lucca is a very special town in Tuscany, essentially split amongst two very different areas. Surrounding the old town is a busy, modern place that's full of cars, noise and people. Yet as soon as you venture [...]
