Michelangelo and Fra Angelico were Italian Renaissance artists who died on the same day (many years apart).

From ancient Latin script to modern fonts, Italy has contributed greatly to the history of the written word. Visit these places to learn more.

"Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy" is the perfect cure for wanderlust. Here is a comprehensive guide to all the places he visits in Season 1.

Put modern art on your Italian itinerary. Here are the best museums, galleries, and parks, for modern and contemporary art in Italy.

In 2021, Italy will commemorate the 700th anniversary of the passing of Dante Alighieri, known worldwide as the father of the Italian language.

The city that gave birth to Dante will soon give birth to the first museum dedicated to the Italian language. Construction on the Museo della Lingua Italiana begins in 2021.

First used during the bubonic plague in the 17th century, Tuscany's wine windows are reopening. Learn more about "buchette del vino" and where to find them.

A close-up detail from Simone Martini's "Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus."

Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.

Florence is one of the most visited cities in Italy for both first-time and experienced travelers. The picturesque capital of Tuscany, Florence (Firenze, in Italian) is known for its Renaissance art and architecture and the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marcel Proust called it "a miracle ...

Leonardo da Vinci created many paintings, sketches, and engineering projects in his lifetime. Here's where to find them in Italy.

Italy is renowned for its designer fashions. Learn more about outlet shopping in Italy and how to make a discount shopping spree part of your travel itinerary.

Here's a business opportunity for book lovers with an itch to live and work in one of the most beautiful cities in Italy.

Ai Weiwei is one of the best and most provocative artists working in the world today. Now Italians and visitors to Italy will have a chance to see the Chinese artists's works up close in an exhibition at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence. Titled "Libero" (Free), the comprehensive retrospective will ...

Every year, as we approach the anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, I think back to what I was doing that day. In fact, I was in Florence. So this year I thought I would share my recollections of the event from the perspective of a tourist in Italy. This may not be all that ...

To many a traveler, Tuscany and art are synonymous. From the architecture to the numerous galleries to those gorgeous, green, and cliché hills, there's an element of art in every corner of Tuscany. That's why I am very excited to introduce you to guest poster Alexandra Korey, a Canada-born ...

Just about every spot in Italy is a lovely place to take a photograph. But there are some spots that are truly special, places that make friends and family go "Wow!" Here are a few of them.

The Monster of Florence is a true crime tale about a serial killer who terrorized the Tuscan hills around Florence for almost 20 years.