Walk the banks of the Arno River just before sunset and you’ll see why the Tuscan capital is a perennial honeymoon fave: The terracotta-toned architecture comes alive in the soft light of the “golden hour.” Spend your days taking in masterpieces like Michelangelo’s “David,” Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”
This iconic citadel, adorned with remarkable structures and steeped in historical significance, continues to captivate visitors from across the globe. Here are ten amazing facts that shed light on the magnificence and cultural importance of the Acropolis.