Crowded most of the time and there is huge line to go inside. Everything is in order. So if you…read moredon't like to stay in the line, then i'd suggest to come as early as possible then the chances of finding the line to be short will be higher. The number of stairs going up can be a lot and the workout of going up and down can be quite intensive. If you are faint on heart, then you may have to take proper precautions and bring drinks to stay hydrated. They don't allow backpacks into the Duomo, so you may have to leave it to the backpack check in location. The view is majestic and the architecture is full of details and its surprising that it was done centuries ago... Definitely worth coming to this place!

Lovely history church in Florence worth spending time reflecting on the sheer beauty and…read morearchitecture.

If you find you have to go to the hospital in Italy, NOA is definitely an excellent choice. I was…read morethere for four days because of a pulmonary embolism. The level of care and attention to detail was very high. I shared all information regarding my treatment with my doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and they were in complete agreement. The facility is up-to-date and both clean and comfortable. The medical staff is professional, courteous and attentive. I felt that I was in good hands throughout my stay.

I was rushed to this hospital from a cruise ship..I thought i had food poisoning but I had…read moreDiverticulitis with Sepsis setting in... They saved my life! They did emergency surgery after many tests and removed half my colon and my appendix. I was treated beyond amazing! The doctors, the staff, everyone I came in contact with was truly caring and helpful..They took care of me better than Anyone could ever imagine. Being in another country and not speaking the language was very scary but they were so wonderful , all the rest didn't matter...I cant thank them enough for taking care of me and saving my life! KUDOS TO ALL OF YOU!