Florence
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For centuries Florentines have filled their bellies with cheap, nutritious lampredotto (tripe) rolls – blissfully unaware that one day it would become a hipster snack
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Forget the overpriced stereotype - we show you where to stay in comfort in Tuscany without burning a hole in your wallet
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Joanne O'Connor's great escapes Travel tips: France on a bike, and great holiday bargains nearer to home
Cycling the Velo Scenic, last-minute British boltholes, plus deals of the week from Joanne O'Connor
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Between Florence and Siena, the Chianti region is Tuscany's wine-making powerhouseTouring the area provides a chance to visit wine-makers for free tastings, stay at gorgeous agriturismi and dine at authentic trattorias, writes John Brunton
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Dan Brown's follow-up to The Da Vinci Code finds hidden messages in the work of Dante, providing rich pickings for eager modern conspiracy theorists
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If you need a break from the culture of Florence, there are quiet towns with fine restaurants, stunning mountain regions with breathtaking walks, and quiet monasteries to nourish the body and soul - all within a few hours of the city
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From classic trattorias to market stalls, and from spit-and-sawdust taverns to cocktail bars, John Brunton finds 10 of the best places to enjoy simple, delicious Tuscan food and drink at great prices
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Fancy religious festivities in Italy, a cottage in the British countryside or a cool Nordic city break? There is still time to book a late March getaway, writes Christopher Hack
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Some places are simply better in winter - and it's not just the lack of crowds. Get arty in Florence, steamy in Hungary or hike the canyons of the US. And you have the perfect excuse for lots of hot chocolate and other winter warmers
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From Michelangelo to Giotto, the exquisite art in one of the world's most beautiful cities costs nothing – if you know where to look. Amy Raphael goes on a church crawl
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Determined to get away from the crowds in Florence, and see some of the world's most greatest artistic treasures for free, Amy Raphael sets off on a church crawl
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Jonathan Jones: An exhibition in Florence strives to present 1930s Italy as a cauldron of experimentation. Instead, it's a bleak journey into the aesthetic lifelessness of a totalitarian society
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Early autumn is the perfect time for a short break matching sunshine with cultural and outdoor pursuits
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Experience all the sights of Florence, Siena and the Chianti wine trail without breaking the bank, says Donald Strachan
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To celebrate the publication of the 2013 edition of Italy's beer guide, Donald Strachan hunts out alternative alcohol in the wine hills of Tuscany, where microbreweries are booming
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These B&Bs and hotels are all perfectly placed for enjoying the sights of Florence on a spring city break, says John Brunton
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A new exhibition in Florence explores money, sin and the birth of capitalism in a city where status and religion battled to prevail, finds Jonathan Jones
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The art in Florence evokes a world of decadence and indulgence. And so does the cuisine
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Jonathan Jones: They were a family of Florence bankers whose riches powered the Renaissance, yet their art ignores the material world. Why?
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Private tours are a great way to enjoy tourist hotspots, such as Rome's Sistine Chapel and the Vasari Corridor in Florence, without the crowds
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Jonathan Jones: Scientists are to monitor the vital signs of tourists in Florence after they see works of art – to test if Stendhal syndrome exists
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Jonathan Jones: Steeped in art, history and architecture, the Tuscan capital is a summer wonder. And you don't have to visit any of the tourist-trap museums to experience it in full
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From a romantic flat in Valletta to a trendy loft in Berlin, here are 10 of the best homes from home
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Leonardo da Vinci or Michelangelo – who was the greater artist? A close look at their two masterpieces offers clues – but in fact the truth had already been established in an extraordinary competition
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While other places try to reinvent the meal with foodie fads and slick decor, these classic European restaurants – chosen by our epicurean experts – have barely changed in a century or more
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Most tourists head straight for the Uffizi, but Florence has dozens of smaller museums full of world-class art. The curator of the V&A's new Renaissance galleries was our guide
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This week: safety in Rio, rail connections to Florence and easyCruise cancellations
Email Tom for help planning your next trip
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There's really no better way to see Europe than by car – so here are our favourite routes
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The designer and television presenter on magnificent domes in Rome, Florence and London
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Don't fancy a bland chain or over-priced designer hotel? A new generation of urban guesthouses offers individual style, owners on hand with local tips - and great value
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Author Sarah Dunant set her latest novel in Ferrara, a town that captivated her with its rich history - especially that of its grand medieval convents
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