Art historian Paola Vojnovic uttered these words:
It touches your very soul, stirs your senses, brings forth your creativity, and before you know it, you are on a threshold of your own personal Renaissance. It smacks you awake, and your life is changed forever.
Vojnovic was describing Florence, Italy, and there is much truth in what she said.
By way of Go Ahead Tours, I had the opportunity to spend a week there in March and can honestly say it did, indeed, change my life.
Also known as Firenze, Florence is a town rich in culture and history. So much so that someone like me, someone who is not an art or history buff, was able to cherish every bit of what I learned and saw.
But if you’re still sitting there thinking, “I really don’t care much for old buildings, paintings or statues, Camille,” know that Florence has something for everyone.
Whether you’re a foodie, a wine connoisseur, a shopaholic or something else, you will find the city an easy one to fall in love with.
And here are five reasons why that is exactly what I did.