Hotbed of the Renaissance, Florence ushered in an age of artistic and architectural innovation, from the sculptures of Michelangelo to the gravity-defying dome of Brunelleschi that soars above the city’s world-famous cathedral. On this tour we will explore all the essential landmarks of the glittering Tuscan capital, discovering the intriguing world of the Medici family who contributed so much of the city’s material wealth. Along the way we’ll meet some of the Medieval world’s most influential figures, from Machiavelli and Dante to Leonardo Da Vinci.
Tour written by Oliver Kenzie (MRes), a Cambridge-based archaeologist, and inspired by Eric Stoen’s favorite walk through Florence.