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 . It is home to works from famed artists such as da Vinci , Michelangelo and Botticelli .
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 . Florence is home to treasures from famed artists such as da Vinci , Michelangelo and Botticelli .