Solo travel is having a moment. For me—a backpacker at heart, with a penchant for arty, boutique hotels—that moment began around 20 years ago when I embarked on my first solo sojourn to Central ...

European monarchs and religious entities had a penchant for erecting massively elaborate and intricately beautiful monuments ...

The best hotels in Florence make it easy to take in historic architecture, museums and galleries. Here's where to stay in ...

Palazzo Medici Riccardi hosts an exhibition dedicated to the Grand Ducal architect and sculptor, Giovan Battista Foggini, ...

Venice, Florence and Rome may get the lion's share of tourists' attention, but venture south and you'll find these three ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla were cheered on by huge crowds today in the small city of Ravenna in northern Italy as they ...

Looking beyond Italy's most frequented cities, you may be surprised to find a bustling cultural scene in the north.

Easter is one of the most important yearly celebrations in Italy, where it’s marked by religious processions, centuries-old ...

Stepping out of your comfort zone with a solo trip can be daunting as a woman, but it’s also deeply rewarding as illustrated ...

ITALY—Ministry through the universal language of music allowed three college students from the Sibley area to experience the culture of Italy.

Loggia dei Lanzi, in the Piazza della Signoria, is an open-air (and free) museum that was designed in the 14th century by Orcagna, an influential architect and artist. Below the building's curved ...

Florence's diminutive size means everything is very accessible, with most of the main sights lying within walking distance of one another. All in all, this is one of Europe’s most civilised long ...