The stone fortress was restored and renovated in 2011 by James Cavagnari of Florence architecture and design firm Prima ...

Once you step foot in Florence, it’s easy to see why it was once Italy’s capital and why it’s such a cultural touchstone (the ...

Pope Francis on Sunday appointed Bishop Roberto Mallari to fill the vacant diocese of Tarlac, transferring him from the San ...

Dante’s Divine Comedy, a ‘biography’ of the Italian poet’s masterpiece by Joseph Luzzi, brims with facts but lacks any starry ...

For those who appreciate both scenic vistas and historic sites, Italy’s hill towns are captivating destinations. Their ...

A secret passageway built 500 years ago to allow the Medici family to pass through the Italian city of Florence unhindered ...

A certain aura of carpe diem permeates the air when it comes to solo travel, and if you are a history buff, a fashion ...

Nardella was not born a Florentine, but migrated from Naples with his family at age 13. He said he was “adopted” by the city ...