Five things to do in Florence

In a nutshell: >Florence, Firenze in Italian, is Tuscany’s capital city.

Often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, the city is packed solid with cultural, artistic and architectural gems.

Language(s): >Italian.

Climate: >Average daytime summer temperatures range from around 28-31 degrees Celsius and in winter from about 2-8 degrees.

When to visit: >April to June or September/October.

Summers can be stifling and bitter winds racing over the Appenine Mountains can make the ...