Florence
Rick Steves' Europe: Florence, Italy
In Florence, Michelangelo's masterpiece epitomizes the heroic power and surpassing artistry of the Renaissance
May 01, 2010 |
By Rick Steves
Looking for Leonardo
Are figures in a Florentine altar panel attributed to Italian artist Andrea del Verrocchio actually by Leonardo da Vinci?
October 2009 |
By Ann Landi
The Measure of Genius: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel at 500
Half a millennium later, the story of the painting of the Sistine Chapel is as fascinating as Michelangelo’s masterpiece itself
April 10, 2009 |
By Jamie Katz
Heaven Scent
A 600-year-old pharmacy started by Florentine monks is now a trendy global marketer of perfumes and medieval elixirs
February 2008 |
By Mishal Husain
The Resilient Uffizi Gallery
Having survived bombings and floods, the Florence, Italy museum is home to a priceless collection of art
January 2008 |
By Diane M. Bolz
Venice’s Timeless Splendor
The enchanting city celebrates its Middle Age and Renaissance glory through its art, architecture and enduring spirit
January 2008 |
By Marian Smith Holmes
