Florence is a jewel box to be discovered again and again. The city, nestled in the beauty of Tuscany, invites exploration down the narrow streets and broad piazze; the constant flock of tourists is a testament to the enduring magic of the city. It is a beautiful city enriched by some of the greatest artists and architects of all time. The artistic patronage of the Medici forever changed this city and their legacy is everywhere--from the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti to San Lorenzo. As an architect, there is perhaps no other place (with the exception of Rome) where one can better trace the evolution of Renaissance thought and expression from Brunelleschi's Ospedale degli Innocenti to the Mannerism of Michelangelo. The Unity of the Arts culminates in the city where sculpture and painting are not independent of architecture, but rather work together in unison for God and city.
