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| On the river Arno, surrounded by hills planted with olive trees and vineyards, Florence |
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| is doubtless the most famous and charming cities of Tuscany. It is one of the top |
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| tourist destinations of the world, thanks to the exceptional beauties of its old town |
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| centre, rich in monuments and wonderful churches, that can be completely |
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| appreciated from the surrounding hills, especially from Forte Belvedere, Piazzale |
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| Michelangelo and the hill of Fiesole, from which it is possible to enjoy one of the most |
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| fascinating panoramic view of the Arno valley. The most famous building of Florence |
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| is Palazzo Vecchio that is located in the central square of the city, Piazza della |
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| Signoria. Nearby there is the Galleria degli Uffizi, one of the most renowned art |
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| museum of the world. On the left bank of the river Arno, there is the great Palazzo |
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| Pitti, and behind it the Giardino di Boboli begins. But the architectural jewel of |
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| Florence is the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, simply known as "il Duomo", with its |
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| magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi and the belfry by Giotto. But Florence is |
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| not only art and culture: the city that during the day offers its artistic marvels, at |
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| night comes to life, between the lights that brighten the most hidden streets and the |
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| crowded bars full of young people always trying to have a good time and to meet |
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| new people. |
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