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The Renaissance was a term coined to describe the era between the 14th and 17th centuries that originated in Tuscany, Italy. It was a time of great learning and creativity in the arts, literature and sciences among those who pursued the ideals of Humanism.

Renaissance humanism was a new method of scholarship developed by a learned scholar called Francesco Petrarch. It viewed humans as intelligent and rational beings who had the ultimate power in creating a life of knowledge and possibility for themselves.

Why not stay in a beautiful villa near Florence or a cosy apartment in Rome city where you can easily explore the treasures left behind from this magically artistic era.

It valued human as inherently good creatures in complete opposition of the church’s portrayed view of man as a sinner needing the mercy of an invisible deity to determine their destiny.

The rebirth of Rome’s status in the Renaissance was a spectacular affair. At the start of the 15th century, Rome was a shadow of its former self when it was once the headquarters of the mighty Roman Empire. It had a population of approximately one million around the first century which diminished to around 25,000 at the start of the 15th century.

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No longer an urban centre of strong commerce or influence, Rome was left to disintegrate further when the Catholic papacy that had been a major advocate of the cities riches, moved to Avignon in France during the 14th century, leaving behind a decaying urban mess.

The Renaissance was a magical time in history between the 14th and 17th centuries; full of creativity, innovation and learning. It was a period of huge change that bridged the time between the turbulent Middle Ages and the modern day.

Tourists could spend a delightful stay at a vacation rental in Florence where they could tour around the birth city of this cultural revival!

Renaissance means ‘Re-birth’ and was indeed a perfect term to describe the great efforts Italy put in to revive their status and recitation after the fall of the Empire.

This majestic civilisation once ruled over much of Europe and huge advancements had been made in medicine, science, art and governing structures during its reign.