EXPLORE: The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 1300–1600.
EXPLORE: 19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city
EXPLORE: Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums
EXPLORE: The Basilica di Santa Croce is a minor basilica and the principal Franciscan church of Florence, Italy. It is situated on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about 800 metres southeast of the Duomo, on what was once marshland beyond the city walls
EXPLORE: Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower
EXPLORE: Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards
EXPLORE: The city's heart, a square dominated by the 14th-century crenellated tower of the Palazzo Vecchio
EXPLORE: The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence, Italy, is a fashion museum dedicated to the life and work of Italian shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo and his eponymous company
EXPLORE: Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops
EAT: Best Pizza in Florence!
EAT: Voted best restaurant in Florence. We recommend the Florentine Steak and Pear Ravioli!
DRINK: Bar is right on the river and their blood marys are incredible!
SHOP: Prestigious, longtime leather school offering bags, belts & jackets handcrafted by artisans on site. Shop and lear their history.
EXPLORE: Piazza dell’Anfiteatro is the prettiest spot in Lucca. Yellow-painted, green-shuttered buildings surround the ovular piazza, creating a sort of terraced effect that opens up at four ‘gateways’ to enter through. It’s sort of a charming walled square within a walled city.
EXPLORE: 11th-century place of worship with a square bell tower, carved medieval crucifix & treasury museum.
EXPLORE: Brick tower from 14th century; climb 230 steps to its oak-topped summit for mountain & city views
EXPLORE: Striking 1100s church with wedding cake-like carved facade, known for its panel painting by Lippi.
EXPLORE: Giacomo Puccini museum displaying furniture, letters & other artifacts in the composer's birthplace.
SHOP: Via Fillungo is Lucca’s main shopping street for clothes and accessories, located in the heart of the historic centre.