Florence is amazing. You're right there is just something about it that grabs you. Especially if you can get out of the main tourist areas and get to experience a little bit of what Florence has to offer to those that venture out.
Maybe it's the size that makes it feel comfortable or maybe it's the art or maybe it's just an unknown that can only be felt.
That's a good point, Jason. There is definitely an intimacy that you don't find in bigger cities. Hadn't thought of that!