Ponte Vecchio

"Daisuke Yamane insists on originality in everything about his restaurant. Leather seating, show plates of Venetian glass and silverware are all designed by the chef. One intriguing offering, inspired by Yamane’s days in Italy, is ‘the world’s most luxurious pauper food’, a dish made with potatoes and caviar. Each ingredient complements the other, converging in a harmonious whole." - Michelin Inspector

20 Best European Cities to Visit in the Winter, According to Travel Experts

"Known for its truffle season and lower hotel prices, with fewer tourists." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s

11 Best Cities to Visit in Italy

"This famed historic bridge provides both picturesque views and access to the artists’ quarter on the opposite bank, serving as a gateway to independent studios, vintage shops, and a lively café and bar scene." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

This Gorgeous European City Was Just Named the Most Walkable Destination in the World

"A historic bridge that anchors the compact tourist circuit, positioned within about a half-mile of several other top sites; it forms part of an easily walkable route that showcases the city's timeless architecture and allows visitors to move quickly between landmarks on foot." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Watery Views of Florence One of the more unusual ways to see Florence is by taking a river cruise on a traditional wooden barchetto . These small boats (originally used to transport building materials) hold up to 12 passengers and ply up and down the stretch of the Arno that divides the historic center in two. With a glass of prosecco included in the price, the hour-long guided tour glides past the Uffizi gallery, under the Ponte Vecchio and Ponte Santa Trinità, and past grandiose Palazzo Corsini and many other landmark buildings, giving you an original perspective on some of Florence's most celebrated monuments. It's a great—and original—way to see the city."