Florence
The best hotels in Florence
From boutique boltholes to extravagant stays, this is where to bed down in one of Italy's most romantic cities
By Kiki Deere
How to spend three days in Florence (after a destination wedding)
Attending a destination wedding in Tuscany? You're not the only one. So make the most of the flight and extend your trip with a stay in Florence, one of Europe's most dazzling cities
By Nicky Swallow
City Breaks
The best things to do in Florence, Italy
What to do in Italy's most enchanting city
By Stephanie Rafanelli
Off Season Italy: Florence comes alive in autumn, according to Italy Segreta founder Marina Cacciapuoti
Hearty soups, crowd-free bike rides, and plenty of aperitivi await in the colder months
By Noo Saro-Wiwa
Culture Hopping with St Vincent
The shape-shifting musical polymath who's worked with Nirvana and Dua Lipa shares her evergreen global addresses
By Francesca Babb
Inspiration
Elizabeth Olsen's favourite places in the world
A child actor in the films of her famous twin sisters, she wowed Sundance with a star turn in 'Martha, Marcy, May, Marlene’ and has since become an Avenger, chalking up lo-fi indie roles along the way. Here, Elizabeth Olsen tells us her favourite places from her travels around the world
By Francesca Babb
Inspiration
The best places in Italy according to the expert
For our latest issue, a special edition with the theme of Under One Sky, we asked our favourite globetrotters 21 questions in order to shine a light on businesses big and small
By Emily Fitzroy
Eating & Drinking
The 7 best rooftop bars in Florence
When the summer heat hits an all-time high in the Renaissance city, head off on one of our favourite city breaks in Europe and enjoy an aperitivo at one of these rooftop bars in Florence
By Katharine Sohn
Condé Nast Traveller Partnership
Four great Italian cities for a weekend break
Stick a pin in a map of Italy and the nearest city is guaranteed to be brimming with culture and history. These are our favourite Italian cities to explore, with top tips on undiscovered places and hidden spots to visit
Florence
Win a holiday to Florence
We're giving away a holiday, including return flights and five nights at J.K. Place Firenze. This competition is now closed
Short Breaks
Strike a Pose
The Portrait Firenze hotel from the Ferragamo shoe dynasty draws glamorous inspiration from Italy's fashion heyday, and is impeccably positioned in the heart of Florence
By Nicky Swallow
Guides
Travel Guide to Florence
The perfect cultural long weekend, boasting hidden piazzas, fabulous shopping and the magnificent Uffizi gallery