Destination: FLORENCE

Florence - The cultural and historical impact of Florence (Firenze) is vast and beautiful. Florence is a monument to the Renaissance: the artistic and cultural reawakening of the 15th century. Writers such as Dante and Machiavelli contributed to the world's literary heritage. Master artists such as Botticelli, Michelangelo and Donatello turned the city into the greatest artistic capital. Close up, the city is one of Italy's most impressive and enjoyable, retaining a strong resemblance to the small late-medieval center with its striking buildings, unforgettable galleries and treasure-crammed churches confirm that the Florentines enjoyed life.