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2. Florence - Wikipedia

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   Florence (/ ˈflɒrəns / FLORR-ənss; Italian: Firenze [fiˈrɛntse] ⓘ) [a] is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. It is also the most populated city in Tuscany, with 364,073 inhabitants in 2024, and 990,527 in its metropolitan area. [4] Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest ...

3. Hotel Helvetia & Bristol - Wikipedia

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   Hotel Helvetia & Bristol. Lantern of Hotel Helvetia & Bristol. Hotel Helvetia & Bristol is a five-star boutique hotel in Florence, Italy. It is managed by Starhotels Group and is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World .

4. Ponte Vecchio - Wikipedia

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   The Ponte Vecchio (Italian pronunciation: [ˈponte ˈvɛkkjo]; [1] "Old Bridge") [2] is a medieval stone closed- spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno, in Florence, Italy. The only bridge in Florence spared from destruction during World War II, it is noted for the shops built along it; building shops on such bridges was once a common ...

5. Palazzo Pitti - Wikipedia

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   The Palazzo Pitti (Italian: [paˈlattso ˈpitti]), in English sometimes called the Pitti Palace, is a vast, mainly Renaissance, palace in Florence, Italy. It is situated on the south side of the River Arno, a short distance from the Ponte Vecchio. The core of the present palazzo dates from 1458 and was originally the town residence of Luca ...

6. I've been to over 50 countries. Here are 5 of my favorite ...

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   Italy is great for indulging in romantic experiences, as evidenced by the Amalfi Coast and Florence. For those who prefer a big city, Rio de Janeiro offers plenty to do while having a romantic flair.

7. History of Florence - Wikipedia

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   In 1345, Florence was the scene of an attempted strike by wool carders (ciompi), who in 1378 rose up in a brief revolt against oligarchic rule known as the Revolt of the Ciompi. After their suppression, the city came under the sway of the Albizzi family, bitter rivals of the Medici family, between 1382 and 1434.