All our Tuscany & Florence guides for Italy, in one place.
Two hill towns in one day from Florence: the shell-shaped square and the striped cathedral, the town of towers, and why both are transformed the moment the coaches leave.
Timed entry, sold-out slots and a lot of resellers: what each gallery holds, how long they take, which one to skip if you only have a day, and how to avoid paying twice.
Where the landscape actually is, how many bases you need, when a car earns its keep and when it does not, and which corners of Tuscany suit which kind of trip.
A guide to the Chianti wine road: the best wineries and tastings, how to drive the scenic SR222 between Florence and Siena, and where to base yourself for a Tuscan wine trip.
Rome or Florence for your first Italy trip? Ancient empire versus Renaissance art, size and pace, food, day trips and cost, with a clear verdict for every type of traveler.
A first-timer guide to Florence: the Duomo, the Uffizi, Michelangelo's David, the best neighbourhoods and a walkable day plan through the birthplace of the Renaissance.