Marketplace: In the Footsteps of the Medici

Buongiorno!

David Brancaccio here inviting you to join me on a remarkable journey through one of the most stunning regions in the world—Tuscany—where power, wealth, and beauty helped shaped the course of Western history. Together, we’ll step into the world of the Medici, the formidable banking family whose influence helped transform Florence into the heart of the Renaissance. Their patronage brought forth the genius of Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Botticelli, while their financial empire fueled a golden age of art, technology, architecture, and humanist thought. It’s a story we will explore far beyond Florence. In Siena, we’ll trace the legacy of Europe’s financial evolution at Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world’s oldest bank still in operation. We’ll roam the rolling vineyards of Chianti, the medieval streets of Siena, and the lyrical hills surrounding Lucca. Along the way, we’ll savor bold wines, rustic cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, and timeless art. And did I mention the authentic Italian cuisine we’ll get to savor together? Over eight unforgettable days and seven wonderful nights, we’ll uncover how the legacy of power and creativity still pulses through Tuscany’s palaces, piazzas, and countryside—and why the region continues to captivate the world. 

I look forward to sharing it all with you in Tuscany this fall.

David Brancaccio