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Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

Florence is Xu Zhimo's emerald emerald, the whole city is as poetic as its name, it is not only the capital of Tuscany under the bright sun, but also a cultural city with a long history. It is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and still retains the splendor of its past. The city itself is a museum, with very famous sculptures and frescoes all seen in places such as the splendid Dome of the Cathedral of Flowers, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the Uffizi Museum to admire classic paintings and find Dante's window sills in the labyrinthine alleys.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

The Church of San Lorenzo, one of the oldest in Florence, was built in 393 AD and continued to expand until it was finally completed in 1740

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

The Church of San Lorenzo was remodeled by Michelangelo and became a model of italian church. The cemetery of the church is home to almost all members of the Medici family

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the symbol of Florence, the fourth largest Catholic church in the world. It is also a representative building throughout the early Renaissance.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

The Baptistery in front of the cathedral. This octagonal church, built between the 5th and 8th centuries, is a representative of Romanesque architecture in Tuscany.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, dignified, solemn and exquisite

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

The Gothic bell tower next to the cathedral is also its outbuilding, designed by the famous painter Giotto, which is still working today.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

The Municipal Hall and the Municipal Square, which has numerous statues, are surrounded by the Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Mercenary Pavilion and numerous cafes and bars.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

Statue of David in front of the Municipal House. This is not the real thing, Michelangelo's real work is in the collection of the Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

Equestrian statue of Cosimo I, "Father of the Fatherland", on the Plaza Mayor. There are also many street performers and clowns in the square

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

The Church of santa croce, in which Dante, Galileo, Michelangelo, Maquilvilla, Marconi and other Italian celebrities are buried

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

The Arno River is one of the most important rivers in central Italy, and Florence is located on the banks of the Arno River.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

Get a panoramic view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

From Piazzale Michelangelo, look out over the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance
Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

Statue of David on Piazzale Michelangelo. Piazzale Michelangelo is located on a high ground at the southern tip of downtown Florence and offers panoramic views of the city of Florence

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

The Palazzo Pitti, a grand Renaissance palace, is now open to the public as the largest art gallery in Florence.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

Ponte Vecchio (Ponte Vecchio), built in 1345, is the oldest bridge in Florence.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

The Ponte Vecchio, the most famous and oldest bridge on the Arno River, has witnessed the strength and decline of the entire city of Florence, standing through wars and floods

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most famous art museums in Italy, was built in 1560 and is the most important art gallery in Europe.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

The magnificent, exquisite and stunning Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is listed as a World Heritage Site as part of the historic center of Florence.

Florence, Italy – the art capital of the world, the center of European culture, and the birthplace of the Renaissance

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. The red brick dome, the dramatic colors, and the marble façade decorated with pink, white, and green decorations are like being in Alice's wandering wonderland.

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