Everyone goes to Italy for a different reason. Some long to see the sights of ancient Rome. Others want to experience the fashion scene in Milan. Still, others simply want to relax on the beaches of the Italian Riviera or explore the rugged island of Sicily. But for art buffs, nothing says “Italy vacation” like a trip to cultural Florence.

Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Europe’s richest cultural era, and home to artists like Michelangelo and a host of others, Florence is still considered the center for art in Italy and – indeed – in all of Western Europe. International travelers head to the city year round for their Italy vacation, especially in the summer, to view not only some of the world’s greatest art museums but also breathtaking ecclesiastical structures and palazzi that have long been part of the fabric of the city. And for those who love all kinds of culture, there’s music, theater, dance, cinema, and so much more, especially during the peak summer tourist months when festivals galore bring art out onto the streets, where passersby can enjoy an impromptu opera performance, a joyous Italian folk dance troupe, or a movie projected onto the wall of one of Florence’s opulent villas. Read the rest of this entry »

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