2011/09/09

Florence


Florence or Firenze is the capital of the beautiful region of Tuscany
it's one of the most visited cities of İtaly
The city is known for its cultural heritage(Middle Age and Renaissance)


Basilica of Santa Maria Novella





Here's some information about Beautiful Firenze i got from wikipedia.org


''The city lies on the River Arno; it is known for its history and its importance in theMiddle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture and, more generally, for its cultural heritage. A centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of the time, Florence is considered the birthplace of theRenaissance; it has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. A turbulent political history included periods of rule by the powerful Medici family, religious and republican revolution. From 1865 to 1870 the city was also the capital of the recently establishedKingdom of Italy.
İt was declared a World Heritage Site UNESCO in 1982...
The city also contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Galleryand the Pitti Palace, amongst others, and still exerts an influence in the fields of art, culture and politics. Florence is also an important city in İtalian Fashion''

No comments:

Post a Comment