Florence, or Firenze, as the locals call it, became famous as the birthplace of the Renaissance. From about 1300 up until the 1600, some of the greatest painters, sculptors and writers in history lived and worked in Florence, and their masterpieces bedecked the protective walls of various structures etching their legacies for time immemorial.

The city rests on both the banks of the Arno River in Central Italy, approximately 100 kilometres east of the Ligurian Sea. These waterways aided the rise of Florence to be the center of Medieval European barter and trade. It reached its peak in the field of arts during the reign (well, not really reign but more of a period of influence) of the Medici family.

Great artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Fra Angelico, and Giotto produced many of the paintings and sculptures Florence has been known for. Notable writers such as Dante, Boccaccio and Petrarch also stayed in Florence and graced the city with their mighty quill stirring both the mind and spirit of individuals all around. At present, about a million tourists visit the city annually for its magnificent architecture, glorious past and rich culture.

Now, let us go sightseeing.

Piazza della Signoria

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