Divided by the Arno River, Florence, Italy's most romantic city, fans outward from the Duomo, the giant marble cathedral in the historic city center. The best time to visit Florence is the Spring, before the city becomes crowded by the legions of tourists in the summer. Florence is one of those great cities that offers something for everyone: world-class museums (check out the David in la Academia), delicious Tuscan cuisine, enough shopping to keep your closet stocked for years, gorgeous  more...