City Info

The glory of Florence is rooted in its past. The Medicis commanded the city's fortunes for centuries and, as patrons, they encouraged the Renaissance's influence on the city. They are attributed in today's Florence: their family crest of six balls still adorns many public buildings and their support of many artforms is evident in the city's streets.

Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany, on Italy's northwest coast. A good reference point for navigating your way around Florence is its central train station, Santa Maria Novella, although the Duomo is impossible to miss.