Florence was founded by the Romans, who gave it the loving name "Florentia". Like no other city Florence had a deep influence on the history of the western world: this is where the Renaissance was born and nowadays a lot of cultural sights are witnesses of these times. more

The shell-shaped Piazza del Campo lies in the heart of Siena and used to be a focus for life in the city throughout the centuries. Every year a horse races takes place. It's name is Palio and it is one of the most famous middle-age festivals in whole Italy. more