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Florence

Florence ( Firenze, Florentia and Fiorenza) is the capital city of Tuscany in Italy.

It is the most populous city in the region of Tuscany.

The city lies on the Arno River and is known for its history,

its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture.

Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance

and the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

The "historic centre of Florence" attracts millions of tourists each year

and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

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Florence

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Santa Maria del Fiore ( Florence Cathedral )

Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

Piazza Santa Croce in Florence

Ponte di Santa Trinita across the River Arno in Florence

River Arno in Florence

Ponte Vecchio ( The Old Bridge ) over the River Arno in Florence.
The medieval bridge spans the Arno at its narrowest point
where it is believed that a bridge was first built in Roman times.

Santa Maria del Fiore ( Florence Cathedral )

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