With its picturesque alleyways and exceptional heritage, Siena is a must-see in the Tuscany region of Italy.

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Loggia dei Lanzi, in the Piazza della Signoria, is an open-air (and free) museum that was designed in the 14th century by Orcagna, an influential architect and artist. Below the building's curved ...

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ROME - Florence was out of danger due to the “decisive” role of a key floodgate that prevented the Arno river from bursting its banks after heavy rains, Italian authorities said. Dozens of ...

A general view of the Arno River with the Ponte Vecchio in the background in Florence, on March 14th, 2025. Photo by Federico SCOPPA / AFP Florence was out of danger on Saturday due to the "decisive" ...

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More than 500 firefighters were working across Tuscany. Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the ...

Eugenio Giani, head of the central Tuscany region that includes Florence and Pisa, told citizens to exercise "maximum care and attention", warning of "intense and persistent rain" during the day.

Torrential rain in northern Italy has led to flooding and landslides and prompted authorities to order mass evacuations in areas of the tourist hotspot. See the pictures. Almost a month’s worth ...

Florence, Italy: Italian authorities ordered dozens of people in Tuscany to leave their homes on Friday after heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded streets near the historic cities of Florence ...