Florence is one of world’s best cities for culture and art and the capital of Tuscany, a beautiful area that is characterized by rolling hills and the Chianti wine. Florence is especially famous for its many historic buildings and art from the Renaissance period. Il Duomo di Firenze, the cathedral of Florence is one of the most visited buildings from this time period. The gay scene of Florence is quite limited, there are some gay bars but not enough to call it a lively gay scene. Most gay venues are located on the north side of the river Arno between the central train station and the Campo de Marte train station.