Ancient forums buried under living streets, a Renaissance invented by bankers, a city built on water, a Greek grid still splitting Naples in two, and a skyline of forests in the sky. Every square is a stage, and the past is never quite past.
Cities
In-depth reads
Loggia del Pesce: Vasari's Fish Market in the Wrong Florence Square
Companion·5 min
Palazzo Rucellai: How Alberti Dressed a Florentine House as a Roman Temple
Companion·5 min
Piazzale Michelangelo Walking Tour: The Capital's Terrace and San Miniato
Companion·5 min
Ponte Santa Trinita: How Florence Rebuilt Its Bridge As It Was, Where It Was
Companion·5 min