Florence, Italy is one of the most romantic cities in the world and it is also one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. This is located on the northern part of Italy. This was used to be a capital of Italy in 1865 up to 1870.This is the city in Italy where most of the famous personalities that has influenced the arts, literature, science, philosophy and many more that has been a great contribution to the world. Some of these famous personalities that are from Florence are these famous painters and sculptors, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Masaccio and Donatello and Lorenzo Ghiberti, respectively. Michelangelo Bounarotti is also one of the famous sculptors from Florence who is famous for his work at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Other personalities that are from Florence and that also have a biggest contribution in the field of literature are Giovanni Boccaccio and Niccolo Machiavelli and many more.

During the Renaissance period, Florence was the center of rediscovering the art, literature, science, theology and many more. It is also here in Florence that the Neoplatonism started, this is where the appreciation of arts and literature were rediscovered. Florence has been declared by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites, the Historic Center of Florence. Most of the museums, galleries and architectural structures that you will see are from the Renaissance period. The famous landmarks that you will find here in Florence are the famous cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore also known as the Duomo and also the bridge, Ponte Vecchio that has withstand the war in World War II and remained intact up to this day. You can also find the famous mausoleum of the most powerful family in Florence during the 15^th century to the 18^th century, the Medici Family Mausoleum.

The best months to visit Florence when its weather is good are during the months of April to June and on the months of September and October.