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.
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.
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.
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.