Each day in Rome, hundreds of faithful penitents climb the Holy Stairs of Scala Santa on their knees, reciting a litany of prayers.Rick Steves/Ricksteves.com A walk through the Oltrarno ...

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Walking through some of the narrow, car-free streets of Florence, from the pretty and untouristed Oltrarno district ... travel expert and television host Rick Steves warned of the dangers Vespas ...

With globally recognized works of art and architecture, Florence is among Italy's most beloved cities. However, with millions of visitors each year, there are some tourist traps to look out for.