In a world of skyscraper-dominated cities, Florence still offers one of the finest cityscapes in the world, superbly visible from the slopes to the south and some privileged hotels. The Campanile and the Cathedral's dome are reminders of a flowering of art, science and culture in the Renaissance that has never been seen before or since. Today's heirs to all that brilliance are names that have become equally famous, such as Gucci, Ferragamo, Prada etc., which can be viewed on the shopping streets that include Via della Vigna Nuova and Via dei Tornabuoni. Plus culture, cuisine, gelato, shopping, and the increasingly popular aperitivi buffet.