Florence, a city of masterpieces, the scene of some of the most influential and sustained artistic revolutions in history, records the transition from the charm of medieval art to the classical beauty of the high renaissance.

In its centre, the massive Duomo provides a historical and geographical focus to Florence, with stunning architectural gems standing at each of the city’s outlying areas.

Florence is fairly compact with its sights easily reached on foot or by bus. Everywhere you go, there is something to delight, from magnificent churches, museums and galleries to smart and up-to-the-minute shops, nestling along the banks of the river Arno.