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Museo dell’Opera del Duomo

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Florence is well known for its signature domed cathedral or Duomo, located in the Piazza del Duomo (Church Square). Most people visit it and see the works of art on display without ever realizing that there is an entire museum dedicated to the collection of those works of art that have been removed from... Read more

Chiesa di Ognissanti

In Monuments in Florence, Monuments in Tuscany, Sightseeing in Florence, Sightseeing in Tuscany

Chiesa di Ognissanti, also known as The All Saints Church, is a church which is situated in Florence, Italy. The church is a dedication to all the Saints, and was founded by the Umiliati order. Initially the church was constructed between the early to the middle of the 13th century. But later on it was... Read more

Piazza Santa Croce

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One of the main squares in this amazing and busy city is the Piazza Santa Croce (Square of the Holy Cross). It is a historic area located near Piazza della Signoria and the National Central Library, and the square gets its name due to the Basilica di Santa Croce (Church of the Holy Cross)... Read more

Campanile di Giotto

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Campanile di Giotto Firenze (Giotto’s Bell Tower) is a tower near the cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria del Fiore, situated in Piazza del Duomo, Italy. It is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture and is located near other architectural masterpieces like Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistery of St.... Read more

Galleria degli Uffizi

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Situated in central Florence, the Galleria degli Uffizi is widely considered to be one of the most culturally and historically significant art museums in the world receiving 1.5 million visitors every year. A total of 45 rooms display an art collection consisting primarily of paintings dating from the 13th century but there are also many... Read more

Firenze

In Travel Guide to Florence, Travel Guide to Tuscany

Florence is situated in northeastern Tuscany and is the capital city of the region. Renowned for its beautiful architecture and for being a treasure trove of history and art, Florence is generally recognised as the birthplace of the Renaissance. Its lavish art galleries, such as the Pitti Palace and Uffizi Gallery, are full of... Read more