Every Renaissance stone and statue in Italy's architecturally gorgeous Renaissance jewel of a city exudes genuine flair, history, and cultural dolce vita. Despite the city's small size and reassuringly calm, wealthy air, the number of things to see and do in Florence is overwhelming, as are the tourist hordes.

Careful planning ahead of time is essential for making the most of your visit to the Tuscan capital and avoiding disappointment: book too late (or not at all) and you may miss out on meeting Michelangelo's bewitching nude boy-warrior in the "flesh," or swooning over the breathtaking city vistas that unfold atop the Duomo's iconic cupola.

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