Florence, often called the “Cradle of the Renaissance,” is a treasure trove of art and culture. Start your visit at the Uffizi Gallery, home to works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Admire the stunning Florence Cathedral (Duomo) with its iconic dome designed by Brunelleschi and the Baptistery’s golden doors, dubbed the “Gates of Paradise” by Michelangelo. Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, a historic bridge lined with jewelry shops, and take in the city’s magnificent skyline from the Piazzale Michelangelo. Florence is also renowned for its delectable cuisine and local wines, making it a complete sensory experience.
If spirituality entices you along with meditative chants and riveting discussions with monks and nuns fascinate you, monasteries are your peaceful retreats. Housing monks and nuns, monasteries are a place to live in seclusion where the inhabitants explore faith. An array of religions has monasteries, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, where the people who chose this path believe in living humbly. The Greek root meaning of the term “monastery” itself signifies living alone. Not everyone can adopt such a lifestyle, albeit experiencing it for a while can bestow peace to the soul. This is a guide to remote monasteries on earth.
