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Florence and its cityscape with the Duomo Santa Maria Del Fiore at sunset.

An expert expat’s tips for Florence, Italy

For a restaurant delight, opera singer Jessica Pratt says to head out of town to La Sosta del Rossellino in nearby Settignano and order the handmade gnocchi.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Approaching Piazza del Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

A cycling tour in a city where ‘the bike is not respected’

The great advantage of being on a bike in Florence is that you can cover much more ground than on foot – but watch out for other road users.

  • by Rob McFarland
The hotel's Butterfly Terrace.

Hotel review, Il Tornabuoni, Florence: You won't find a better location in this Italian city

This sumptuous hotel lives up to its location in Italy's loveliest city.

  • by Ute Junker
Lunch service at 'Alla Vecchia Bettola', Florence, Italy.

Things to do in Florence, Italy: Expert expat Susan Wright's tips

"For an artist, it's the best place in the world."

  • by Belinda Jackson
Lorraine Kypiotis, a senior lecturer at Sydney's National Art School, also leads tours around Florence.

How to avoid gallery fatigue in Florence, Italy

Galleries can all look and feel the same after a while. Here are five tips to avoid the dreaded gallery fatigue.

  • by Belinda Jackson
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Florence, with its medieval Ponte Vecchio stone arched bridge over the Arno River.

Florence travel guide and things to do: 20 reasons to visit the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region

From great art to gorgeous shoes, artisan gelato to boutique perfumes; here are 20 reasons why you should visit Florence.

  • by Ute Junker
Panzanella.

Florence places to eat: Chef Francesco Mannelli's seven dishes you must try

Chicken offal and boiled ox stomach are tasty delights not to be dismissed till they are tried, says this chef.

  • by Julietta Jameson
More traditional Florence street art.

Street art in Florence: Italy's answer to tourists with 'gallery fatigue'

Art is not only found inside galleries in this Italian city of must-see attractions.

  • by Steve McKenna
A view of Florence from the Hotel Continentale.

Florence, Italy: The birthplace of the Renaissance embraces a new cool flavour

This Italian city is embracing the new guard of fashion and food entrepreneurs.

  • by Ellen Connolly
Handbag window display in Via Monte Napoleone, Milan, Italy.

Why no traveller can resist an outlet mall

Why would anyone visit a generic mall in a foreign country? Here's why.

  • by LEE TULLOCH