Under the Tuscan sun is where one can discover the birthplace of the Renaissance — Florence. The capital of the Italy’s region of Tuscany is rife with the legacies of renowned Renaissance figures such as Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raphael, Donatello, Botticelli, Titian, and Giambologna, all of whom projected the ideals of the flourishing period of cultural rebirth and revival into their artwork.
A treasure trove for art lovers, Florence is the keeper of many of the greatest artistic masterpieces of the Western world. Here are a selection of photographs of the marvelous sculptures and glorious paintings waiting to be seen in Florence, Italy.