I’m a believer. Not in a higher power, but in the power of sacred spaces to move, challenge, educate and uplift me.

Italy, a country renowned for its rich tapestry of history, art, and architecture, offers an unparalleled journey through ...

UNESCO Heritage Sites, stunning panoramic views, and crowd-free attractions await you within two hours from Florence. Grab a ...

Go off the European beaten track for alternative city breaks, says Sarah Marshall, with Lucca, Gniezno, Bucharest and Nantes ...

The best hotels in Florence make it easy to take in historic architecture, museums and galleries. Here's where to stay in ...

The Italian city has a reputation for being gray, but its architecture is far from dull.

Milan, a global hub of fashion and finance, increasingly asserts itself as a leading center for architecture and design. Its status as Italy's second-largest city underpins its vibrant cultural ...

Florence, our starting point ... century papal project to create an ideal Renaissance city. Visit the Diocesan Museum, Palazzo Piccolomini and cathedral, the last filled with glorious medieval ...

Finally, there is the Baptistery. This octagonal structure dates from the 11th century and, as such, is one of the oldest structures in Florence. Honorable mentions: next to the Cathedral Complex, you ...

When they first were revealed, the frescoes in the San Brizio Chapel of the majestic cathedral in Orvieto, Italy, both awed visitors and shocked them. The realistic scenes (1499-1504), portraying ...

Rarely do the Renaissance and radicality meet. At the Hoxton’s new Florence residence ... expansiveness that exemplified late Renaissance architecture. Which is why its juxtaposition with ...