From the beauty of Brunelleschi's dome to the jaw-dropping art of the Uffizi, Florence - or Firenze in Italian - is an unmissable stop on any tour of Italy. See the masterpieces of Michelangelo as well as the success and creativity of the Medici family - Renaissance Europe's greatest patrons. Wandering the streets of Florence is one of life's great pleasures and will take you on a physical journey through Italy's great civilization.