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Florence

Come visit Florence !

Discover its heritage !

Florence has stood the test of time and history, thanks to its heritage,
cultural, historical and architectural.
Florence is also the capital of the Tuscany region,
and welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year,
attracted by the city's great beauty.

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What makes it special?

Cradle of the Renaissance in Italy, as well as of the Italian language, capital of the Kingdom of Italy between 1865 and 1871, included on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1982 as the Historic Centre of Florence, the city boasts an exceptional artistic wealth.

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The David

Renaissance sculpture created by Michelangelo between 1501 and 1504.

It symbolizes the determination of a young republic in the face of tyranny.

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Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral

Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Florence.

It boasts the largest masonry dome ever conceived.

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Galileo Museum

Formerly an institute and museum for the history of science.

The museum houses a large collection of scientific instruments.

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Palazzo Vecchio

Florence City Hall.

The Torre di Arnolfo was formerly used as a watchtower to warn of danger.

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Piazzale Michelangelo

Initially a monument to Michelangelo.

At its center stand bronze copies of the David and the four allegories of the Medici chapels.

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Church of Santa Croce

This church was built to surpass Santa Maria Novella.

16 chapels were built to realize this church.

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Basilica Santa Maria Novella

It is Florence's first church.

It is also an exhibition venue of unquestionable prestige.

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Tabernacolo delle fonticine

Terracotta tabernacle created in 1522 by Giovanni della Robbia.

In the center of the composition are the Virgin and Child in majesty, St. John and other saints, surrounded by God the Father, the Holy Spirit and other angels.

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