If Florence isn't already on your itinerary, now is the time to add it. Florence is home to some of the most impressive highlights of the Renaissance capital, and the best part is that it's only a quick train trip from Rome. Make plans to see outstanding museums such as the Uffizi Gallery, the Bargello, and the Accademia or head directly to architectural masterpieces like the Santa Maria Novella or the Santa Croce.

Travelers can't visit Florence and not see the library of San Lorenzo. The library offers a breathtaking exhibition of Michelangelo's pure architectural genius and is bound to astound all those who see it. When you've seen all of the museums and monuments that your heart desires, head outdoors to explore the Boboli Gardens or to trek up a hill to the San Miniato al Monte church. Florence Map