Golden Age of Florence

The Golden Age of Florence, roughly from the late 14th to the early 16th century, was a period when the city became a leading center of art, culture, and learning. Thanks to wealthy merchant families like the Medici, Florence supported great artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, as well as scholars, writers, and architects. This era saw a revival of classical ideas and innovations in painting, sculpture, and architecture, laying the foundation for modern Western culture. It was a time when Florence’s creativity and economic strength made it one of the most influential cities in Europe.