( CNN ) -- The cradle of the Renaissance , Florence has produced some of Italy 's greatest artists . Despite its small size , the city boasts a quarter of the globe 's UNESCO world heritage sites . Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 4 / 6 London Getty Images
The cradle of the Renaissance , Florence has produced some of Italy 's greatest artists . Despite its small size , the city boasts a quarter of the globe 's UNESCO world heritage sites . Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 4 / 6 London Getty Images