Florence boasts a wealth of Renaissance splendors, yet many of its riches elude all but the most experienced travelers. Spend three weeks at home in this remarkable city, soaking up la dolce vita as you delve into Italian culture and history, on walking tours, museum visits, day trips in Tuscany.

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 The iconic Duomo of Florence
The iconic Duomo of Florence
 Panorama of Florence at dusk
Panorama of Florence at dusk
 The Florence Duomo at night
The Florence Duomo at night
 Palazzo Vecchio in the evening
Palazzo Vecchio in the evening
 Michelangelo's <i>David</i>, at the Accademia. Credit: John Kellerman/Alamy
Michelangelo's David, at the Accademia. Credit: John Kellerman/Alamy
 Visitors outside the renowned Uffizi Gallery. Credit: John Kellerman/Alamy
Visitors outside the renowned Uffizi Gallery. Credit: John Kellerman/Alamy
 Botticelli's <i>The Birth of Venus</i> in the Uffizi in Florence
Botticelli's The Birth of Venus in the Uffizi in Florence
 The famous Ponte Vecchio spanning the Arno in Florence
The famous Ponte Vecchio spanning the Arno in Florence
 Enjoying the moment in Florence
Enjoying the moment in Florence
 Attending a pasta making demonstration. Credit: Ashley Elston
Attending a pasta making demonstration. Credit: Ashley Elston
 Trying their hands at making pasta. Credit: Ashley Elston
Trying their hands at making pasta. Credit: Ashley Elston
 Freshly made pasta
Freshly made pasta
 Travelers on a winery tour. Credit: Stephen Clancy
Travelers on a winery tour. Credit: Stephen Clancy
 Traditional foods of Tuscany
Traditional foods of Tuscany
 Attending a cooking demonstration and patio lunch. Credit: Dianne Konz
Attending a cooking demonstration and patio lunch. Credit: Dianne Konz
 Panoramic view of Florence
Panoramic view of Florence
 The Campo in Siena
The Campo in Siena
 The facade and distinctive belltower of Siena's cathedral
The facade and distinctive belltower of Siena's cathedral
 The medieval town of Lucca
The medieval town of Lucca
 The hill town of San Gimignano, featuring its many medieval towers
The hill town of San Gimignano, featuring its many medieval towers
 Enjoying the food market
Enjoying the food market
 Taking a break over gelato
Taking a break over gelato

Living in Italy: A Three-Week Stay in Florence

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Florence boasts a wealth of Renaissance splendors, yet many of its riches elude all but the most experienced travelers. Spend three weeks at home in this remarkable city, soaking up la dolce vita as you delve into Italian culture and history, on walking tours, museum visits, day trips in Tuscany.

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The living in Florence trip was a trip of a lifetime. The tour guides were amazing historians. This is a perfect trip to brush up on your history and meet travelers with similar interests. Be sure to take the cooking classes. So much fun!! 

- Judith, C.

If someone is looking to really attain a feel and experiences in one site, the immersive extended stays are the way to go! One has generous free time but also many top-notch excursions and group activities! Remaining in one efficiency-type accommodation for 3 weeks was a plus.

- Sandra, S.

This three week stay in Florence is a great opportunity to explore the art and culture of the city. Smithsonian did an excellent job of accomplishing this with a variety of experiences, excursions, great guides, good accommodations, friendly travel companions, and a memorable experience to treasure.

- Nancy, R.

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