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There are many interpretations of the Divine Comedy, and even for an absolute historical figure like Dante, there are a thousand legends, but only a few certainties. One of these is that the politician man Dante knew San Gimignano and that, not surprisingly, in the current “Sala Dante”, among those towers that today attract millions of tourists in...

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My son Felix and I slept with the windows open, so I was woken by birdsong. The sun was just coming over the mountain, the wooded hills were flooded with golden light, and the land was alive with insects and birds. While Felix continued to doze, I stepped onto the veranda, breathed in the scent of pine trees and herbs and flowers, and saluted the s...

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Florence is worth any trip and being able to admire Palazzo Vecchio is one more reason: the ancient seat of Florentine power, symbol of the city for seven centuries, holds treasures of inestimable value and beauty, such as the Judith of Donatello, Bronzino’s paintings in the Chapel of Eleonora and Michelangelo’s Genius of Victory. In addition to th...

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Ask 10 employed people their opinion of the best job in the world, and don’t be surprised if you get 10 different responses ranging from serious to humorous to daydreaming. There’s one responder, however, who is likely to come up with a reply that’s difficult, if not impossible, to dispute. She is Eleonora Pucci, who works for the distinguished Gal...

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A region known and loved throughout the world for its landscapes, its culture and its flavors could only be excellent also as regards the hospitality. Tuscany is in fact incredibly rich in historic houses surrounded by greenery, or of dreamy resorts in the heart of art cities and ancient villages. Luxury services and highly suggestive locations are...

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While there may be plenty of bucket-worthy list things you can do in Florence during the daytime, the city comes alive under the Tuscan moon since Florence's nightlife is simply magical. As the sun sets on the horizon, the twinkling lights fill the skyline, and one can witness the incredible charms of a buzzing nightlife; it's truly an unmissable e...

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It was a clear, sunny March day in Castellina in Chianti: Spring had just sprung, but inside the town’s ancient church, we could see the fog of our breath hanging in the air. As we stepped outside, we saw Laura walking up to meet us. Though we’d met her before, this was a new context: as “students” in one of her cooking classes at a Chianti winery ...

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While the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Vecchio are staying put in Florence, the world-famous Italian sandwich maker a stone's throw away from the home of Michelangelo's "David" is coming to the Upper East Side sometime this summer, according to filings with Community Board 8. All’Antico Vinaio, a famous — and now viral — focaccia (technically,...

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One of Italy's most remarkable archaeological finds in decades goes on show this month - Etruscan and Roman statues pulled from the mud in Tuscany thanks in part to the intuition of a retired garbage man. About two dozen bronze statues from the third century BC to the first century AD, extracted from the ruins of an ancient spa, will go on display...

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Italy’s long and varied coast has served a summer getaway for thousands of years, but in a country with 7500-kilometers of waterfront how do you find the best sun-kissed perch for a warm-weather holiday? You won’t go wrong heading to dolce vita mainstays* like Capri, a favorite of ancient emperors; billionaire-magnet Portofino (although you’ll need...

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