FLORENCE, ITALY

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FLORENCE - TOP SIGHTS 01  Duomo, Baptistery & Campanile Florence's glorious Duomo (Cathedral) dominates the Florence skyline and is the religious, geographic and historic heart of the city. The Duomo, Baptistery & Campanile are all located generally in or close to Piazza del Duomo and can all be visited at the same time. More... 02  Ponte Vecchio Ponte Vecchio is a famous landmark in Florence. It is a beautiful romantic bridge.It is especially magical in the evening when street artists perform and the many courting couples and tourists enjoy a gelato while taking in the ambience. More... 03  Piazza della Signoria       & Palazzo Vecchio An important and popular square in Florence since the 13th century. The piazza is an open-air gallery containing some wonderful buildings and pieces of art, including work by Giambologna and Ammannati and a copy Michelangelo's David. The Palazzo Vecchio dominates the Piazza - its tower is the tallest in Florence. Interior includes works by Vasari, Michelangelo and Donatello. More... 04  Santa Croce This large and wonderful 13th century Gothic Church contains the tombs and cenotaphs of many great Italians - Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo, Alberti, Alfieri, Bruni, Foscolo, Gentile, Marconi. It also contains many frescoes by Giotto. More... 05  Piazzale Michelangiolo Designed by Giuseppe Poggi in 1869 to provide a viewing point from which to admire the city of Florence below. The Florentine's have named it the city's balcony as it offers the most spectacular views of the city - by far! More...

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