Florence is the city of beauty and the Renaissance. But there's a dark side to discover—bloody fights and rivalries between the richest Florentine families that allowed, among other things, the Medici family to gain and wield absolute power for more than three centuries.

Let's walk along the medieval streets to learn the dirty tricks merchants used to expand their wealth. Let’s see how people were publicly punished as a warning against insolvency. Let’s look at the few remaining tower houses built to prevent assaults during the night ... Let's explore the hidden side of Florence!