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PREHISTORIC EVIDENCE
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In the Quaternary Age the Florence-Prato-Pistoia plain was occupied by a great lake bounded by Monte Albano in the west, Mount Giovi in the North and the first hills of Chianti in the South. Even after most of the water had withdrawn, the plain, 50 m... |
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HISTORY OF FLORENCE
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Florence originated as a Roman city, and later, after a period as a flourishing trading and banking medieval commune, it was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance (or the "Florentine Renaissance"). According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, it was... |
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OTHER INFORMATION
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Country ItalyRegion TuscanyProvince Florence (FI)Government - Mayor Matteo Renzi (Democratic Party)Area - Total 102.41 km2 (39.5 sq mi)Elevation 50 m (164 ft)Population (30 April 2009)[1] - Total 368,... |
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FLORENCE WEATHER
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Florence is usually said to have a Mediterranean climate, although under the Köppen climate classification it may be borderline humid subtropical (Cfa). It has hot, humid summers with little rainfall and cool, damp winters. Due to being surrounded by... |
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FLORENCE FOOD
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Remember that restaurants have separate prices for food to go or eaten standing up versus sit down service; don't try to sit at a table after paying for food or coffee from the restaurant's to go booth. Also ask always beforehand for the price if you... |
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FLORENCE TOURS
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In the old town center: Vecchio BridgeSanta Maria del Fiore , also known as the Duomo di Firenze is the city's beautiful cathedral, the symbol of the city. Brunelleschi's huge dome was an engineering feat of the rennaissance. A statue of Brunel... |
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FOOTBALL IN FLORENCE
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Florence is represented by ACF Fiorentina, who play in Serie A, the top league of Italian football. They play their games at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. The city is home of Coverciano, the main training ground of the Italian national team, and the te... |
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