| One of the world's most architecturally beautiful cities, it is not surprising that the elegant, fashionable and picturesque city of Florence is bursting with life. Nestled below the wooded foothills of the Apennines, along the banks of the Arno River, this capital of the Tuscany region is located on Italy's northwest coast. Founded in 59 B.C. as a settlement for retired Roman soldiers, Florence retains its old-fashioned spirit and will make you feel as if you were transported back in time. Countless museums and galleries are filled with masterpieces by Botticelli, Brunelleschi, da Vinci and Michelangelo while great shopping and delicious cuisine make Florence a popular vacation spot. Most of the sights you'll want to see are within walking distance of the Duomo cathedral in the city center. The heart of the city is the Piazza de Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria where statues commemorate major historical events of the city's life. Next door, the Uffizi is the oldest gallery in the world, with a collection of the greatest works of the Renaissance commissioned largely by the Medici family. |
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