Italy has been the center of art and culture since The Renaissance and Italy has been witness to the birth of two of the most powerful and influential forces in not only Europe, but the Western World. The mark Romans left on the world was not only cultural but the evidence of their highly sophisticated society is no more abundant than in the heart of the former Empire itself, Rome.

Almost 1000 years after the fall of the Roman Empire, Italy again (this time with Florence leading the way) became the cultural capital of the world, the Renaissance was (not just an art movement, but an intellectual awakening, an explosion of science, technology and discovery that changed the way the people of Europe operated and saw themselves) flourished here.

Florence is still today the undisputed capital of Renaissance Art, fueled by the Medici Family in the late 1400's and into the 1600's the city was host to Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello and the who's who of art science and philosophy legends . People still visit the city today to witness for themselves the beauty and perfection in the painting, sculpture and architecture that was created during the time. Some of the cities most famous and visited museums include the Accademia and the Uffuzi.

Rome was never far behind Florence in this cultural awakening and is home to the Vatican City, home to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel roof so famously painted by Michelangelo as well as his Last Judgment. People also flock to Rome from every corner of the globe for religious pilgrimages, to St. Peters Basilica, home of the Catholic Church and the Vatican City, located in the heart of Rome.

Venice also provides a totally unique experience with it's canals, bridges, gondolas, the Basilica of St Mark and the square, reputed to be one of the most beautiful and romantic in the world.