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Piazza Santa Maria Novella
Piazza Santa Maria Novella is one of the largest squares in the centre of Florence. It has undergone more than one enlargement so as to allow the faithful to hear the sermons of the Dominican Monks who stayed in the Convent... more info »
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Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria was enlarged by the Guelfi's in 1200 - 1300, through the demolition of the houses of their rivals: the Ghibellini's, after having defeated them. It is one of the most famous squares in Italy and was, in... more info »
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Piazza Santa Croce
Piazza Santa Croce is surrounded by medieval and Renaissance buildings, as well as residences from the 1600's, however it is the Basilica di Santa Croce which characterises it with its imposing, Baroque facade and its high... more info »
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Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica was built in the historical centre in 1865 when Florence was the capital of Italy, on the ruins of the Mercato Vecchio (Old Market) and of the Ghetto.
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Piazza San Lorenzo
Piazza San Lorenzo has a rectangular shape and the homonymous Basilica is to be found on the far end next to the cloisters and the Bioblioteca Medicea Laurentiana. It was designed by Michelangelo and on the right hand side... more info »
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Situated in a panoramic place, the Belvedere di Firenze from which one can see the Basilica di Santa Croce, the Arno river with its bridges, the Duomo, the Bargello, and in the background, Fiesole and Settignano.
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