Though Italy is home to some absolutely incredible cities, there’s something truly magical about Florence. Hailed as the ‘birthplace of the Renaissance’, the Tuscan capital boasts spectacular art and architecture around every turn, with Michelangelo’s iconic David statue housed in its Accademia Gallery. Italian photographer Davide Sasso recently visited the city, taking a series of images that perfectly capture its romantic, old-worldly charm.

“Florence really is an incredible city,” Davide tells Lonely Planet. “There are churches, works of art and beautiful facades around every corner. It’s the cradle of the Renaissance, and its great historical importance was certainly one of the reasons I chose to visit. Florence offered a stage that great artists like Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and Leonardo da Vinci used to make their works and creative genius known.”