Sizzling Europe

Nov 2007
05
Florence Sensation
Posted by boj_works
Categories: Attractions, Italy, Places to Visit

FlorenceIf you’re looking for a place worthy of your time and money, Florence is surely a great place for you and your family. Florence is the capital city of Tuscany, Italy and it served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy in the year 1865 to 1870.

It lies on the Arno River and it has a total population of 4000,000 people. Florence is usually considered as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and was log ruled by the Medici family. The place is also known for its wonderful art and architecture. The historic center of the city is simply declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1982.

Your family would definitely enjoy the remarkable sites in Florence. One of these splendid sites is the Santa Maria del Fiore or also known as the Duomo. It is a beautiful dome made by Flippo Brunelleschi. There is also the Arno river, Institute and Museum of the History of Science, Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze, Orto Botanico di Firenze and the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.

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