Wondering whether the Florence Duomo climb is worth it? On my third visit to Florence, I finally decided to go for it. But ...

Occupying the Piazza del Duomo in the heart of the city, this massive Gothic cathedral was erected during the 14th century on the former site of the Roman church, Santa Reparata. You'll know you ...

Like a presiding spirit, the cathedral—duomo in Italian—keeps watch over the streetscapes of Florence, including this block of Via dei Servi, a few hundred yards northeast of the church.

Now meander south, either via the airy Piazza Napoleone or the tangle of streets around the church of San Giusto, and make for the Duomo, compelling inside and out, from the carving-filled façade to ...

Here’s a list of 10 of the most beautiful churches in the world, celebrated for their stunning architecture, history, and ...

An Italian town called “the capital of Prosecco” is gaining new fans thanks to mega cheap flights. Treviso is a stunning ...

The church, museum and piazza sit just east of the city center a little less than half a mile from the Duomo. Santa Croce is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:30 p.m ...

While the contemporary art tribe landed in London for Frieze week, I found myself magnetically drawn to “Siena: The Rise of ...

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...

Rich in honey-hued basilica's and elaborately decorated baroque cathedrals, the Southern Italian city of Lecce is often ...