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Florence,
capital of the region of Tuscany was founded by the
Romans in the first century B.C.. It began its rebirth
after the decadence of the barbaric ages, in the
Carolingian period, and reached its highest pinnacles of
civilization between the 11th and 15th centuries, as a
free city, balancing the authority of the Emperors with
that of the Popes, overcoming the unfortunate internal
dispute between Guelfs and Ghibellines. In the 15th
century, it came under the rule of the Medici family,
who later became the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. This in
fact was the period when the city was at the height of
its glory in art and culture, in politics and economic
power.
Florence contains an exceptional artistic patrimony,
glorious testimony to its secular civilization. Many
famous painters and art universal geniuses such as
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo lived here.
Their works, along with those of many generations of
artists up to the masters of the present century, are
gathered in the city's many museums.
Do not miss to visit its many historic buildings such as
: Palazzo Vecchio, The Cathedral, The Cupola, Basilica
of San Lorenzo, Capelle Medicee, Uffizi Gallery.
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