Florence is having a creative revival and this is where to find it

It’s been called the Cradle of the Reniassance, Città d’Arte, and, simply, La Bella. Florence is the birthplace of both modern poetry and merchant banking, home to some of the most important architectural and artistic works of post-medieval times, and still a nexus of liberal-arts pursuits for university attendees from around the world. Whether you first saw it as a student or a retiree, it leaves a lasting impression. The sedate curve of the Duomo, the cypresses like ink…