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The Accademia Gallery: Florence’s Ultimate Museum of Sculpture

The Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze) is a must-see art museum in Florence that’s home to Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture of David. For me, seeing David in person was an experience that 100% lived up to the hype! Sculpture is…

Montepulciano: 9 Reasons You Need to Visit this Tuscan Hill Town

Are you really gonna spend your whole Italy trip in big cities? Nah, go to Montepulciano instead! It’s a beautiful hill town in Tuscany that produces legendary wine. It’s also the perfect home base for exploring all the great food and…

Opera del Duomo Museum: Florence’s Underrated Museum of Cathedral Artworks

The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Works of the Cathedral Museum) is home to the incredible art created for the cathedral, including Ghiberti's bronze doors and sculptures by Donatello and Michelangelo. The Opera del Duomo Museum is way underrated and way…

The Uffizi Gallery: Florence’s Ultimate Museum of Renaissance Art

If you're headed to Florence, Italy to see Renaissance art, there's one museum you really shouldn't skip. The Uffizi Gallery (Gallerie degli Uffizi) is home to perhaps the world's greatest collection of Italian Renaissance paintings.

How to Visit Cinque Terre: A Beginner’s Guide

The Cinque Terre ("Five Lands') are a group of five towns along the coast of Italy's northern region of Liguria. Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore are all linked by a series of hiking trails that have made the area…

Italy Trip Report: Food! Wine! Art! History!

When I told people I was going to Italy, the reaction was always positive–something like “wow!” or “oh that’s awesome!” People know Italy has the good stuff. From amazing cuisine to endless history and culture to explore, it’s easy to…

7 Travel Tips: How I Made the Most of One Day in Florence, Italy

Before the pandemic, I went on a group tour in Italy where I had exactly one full day in Florence. First of all, don’t do this. A city like Florence, with its famous history, art, and food, that kind of…