Florence is the cradle and the heart of the Renaissance. It is a proud and beautiful city with a warren of cobbled streets and piazzas lined with palaces, medieval towers, and historic houses and cafés. Often referred to as the art capital of the world, this stunning city is also blessed with the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding Tuscan countryside.

"'The god who created the hills around Florence was an artist. No! He was a jeweller, engraver, sculptor, bronze founder and painter. He was a Florentine.' Anatole France"

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