Florence is the capital of the Tuscany region in Italy. Florence is often associated with the House of Medici, a powerful dynasty during the XV and XVI centuries. Four popes and two queens of France were from the House of Medici. The House of Medici inspired the Italian Renaissance in Florence.
Frecciarossa high-speed train links Florence and Rome in 1h30.
Florence’s sightseeings include Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral, San Giovanni Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery, and the Ponte Vecchio.
