Location
The art and history of the Italian Renaissance can be studied many places. Only in Florence does the rich interaction between Medieval Europe and classical antiquity -- the embodiment of the Renaissance -- truly come alive. Wandering through the winding streets and famous piazze, visitors are struck by the harmonious blending of medieval public buildings, Renaissance churches and swirling baroque decoration. Prestigious museums, such as the Uffizi, also provide unmatched resources for the study of painting, architecture and sculpture.
Nestled along the Arno river and less than 150 miles from both Rome and Venice, Florence (or Firenze) is ideally situated in the heart of Italy's Tuscany region.