Leaving the history of Rome does not mean that you are leaving history behind. You arrive in Florence and surround yourself with the beauty of the Renaissance. The Tuscan capital winds through stone towers and over cobblestone streets. The Duomo rises over the square with a transcendent dome whose construction began in the 13th century. Brunelleschi designed the unique roof, which remains the largest brick dome in the world. Marble tile paves the interior enriched by the faint fragrance of myrrh. A painting on the wall depicts the layers of Dante’s Divine Comedy with the celebrated Florentine poet in the foreground. The scent of fresh gelato and decadent chocolates drifts down Via dei Tavolini. The city is a remarkable treasure, effortlessly embracing modern luxuries in the shell of Renaissance splendor.