As the long Italian summer starts and the Tuscan sun sets behind Florence’s rolling hills, wander through the city’s narrow alleys and settle down for an aperitivo lungo at one of the many bars. Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is defined by the many art museums and rich history. It’s a city where the Italian culture of hospitality thrives, surrounded by pine trees that were once planted to create shade during hot summer days and where the streetscape radiates a warm glow of ochre and terracotta. Imagine yourself under the Florentine sun and may the Duomo, as the epitome of the city, guide you along the way.