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FLORENCE
Florence is a celebrated city of arts and culture of the medieval times. This prominent Italian city started its journey with the identity as Florentia and is believed to have stirred up the first revolutionary vibrations of the Renaissance. Politically, Florence has always maintained a central stand, as right from the days of Grand Duchy to the present day province of Tuscany it has been the capital city. Situated on the foothills of the Appenines, Florence is a major commercial and tourism junction of Italy. The city is dotted with innumerable villas and castles that once served as royal accommodations.
Ponte Vecchio
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Florence view from Santa Maria del Fiore Dome
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Florence prospers over a fertile plain by the banks of the River Arno, which divides the city into two equal parts. But this doesn’t hinder you to travel in any part of this oval-shaped city from your hotel in ether side of the river. They remain well connected by four grand bridges, the most elegant being that of S.Trinità. The University of Florence and the National Library is important international cultural centre where youth flock in from all parts of the globe for further studies on this great heritage. A great number of affordable hostel and bed and breakfast have sprung up in Florence to let in this high-on-intellect but low-on-budget kind of visitors, namely, students.
Basilica of Santa Croce
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Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral
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From the Romanesque architecture to the impressive Gothic cathedrals, the city of Florence has preserved its masterpieces and great works of architecture over the centuries. The magnificent Pitti Palace of Florence is home to the Grand Duke and the Royal family. The Uffizi Gallery nestles an unparallel collection of paintings that are sure to captivate any art lover. The Museum of the Costume, the Museum of the Carriages and the beautiful Italian gardens in the Giardino di Boboli are worth visit. The best ways to explore Florence is camp into any one of the reasonable apartments for rent and take a walk around.
Florence view
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