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Once a great center of Renaissance Florence, Florence Italy is one of the finest architectural and artistic heritage of the world, with countless museums and galleries in Florence, full of masterpieces, and with restaurants and food shops.
Florence from the Etruscan period in Fiesole, an important center in Etruria, dominated the valley. The Romans conquered the city in 59 BC C., who set up camp along the river Arno in a place that became known as Florentia, “destined to flourish”. During the course of the next thousand years, a small town struggled under successive Byzantine, Gothic, Lombard and Frankish rule. The number of residents has begun to grow since the tenth century, the city is governed by an autonomous municipality since 1115. But the city soon became a battleground in the violent conflict between factions and pro-imperial Ghibellines pro-papal Guelphs. However, a sound commercial basis, based on wool and backed by a strong currency (the forint) has seen the city grow slowly.
Century 13, a merchant elite ruled Florence Italy. Albizi powerful families as the Medici and then came to dominate the city. This oligarchy interrupted by waves of republican government – influenced by the likes of radical first noble Dominican Savonarola and Machiavelli – Florence grew ever stronger and richer.
E ‘in this period when Florence was its role in European history and world history, especially in Florence. Experts in the banking and commerce (the Medici family funded many of the adventures he has opened new trade routes around the world), the city has grown spectacularly wealthy. The families flaunt their wealth, and the money was paid in the sponsorship of art Florence. The city has become a home to sculptors, artists, architects and musicians. While scholars have rediscovered the rich literature and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, Europe has begun to emerge from the Middle Ages, in the meantime the likes of Michelangelo, Donatello and Brunelleschi, as well as many others whose works adorn Florence in Italy today, have been pushing the boundaries of creativity and artistic creation increasing heights. The literal explosion of an intellectual power and creativity of the city has seen a new generation of radical thinkers, and disseminate their ideas through new media. During this time, experience, increasing the Florentines “in banking, accounting, and credit creation has witnessed the whole system to enrich themselves. Florence, it is often said, was the cradle of Europe.
Florence Italy next part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, but in mid-1700 the city was consumed by Austria. In 1859 he was swallowed by the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont and Tuscany, just two years later to correct some of the new country of Italy. For six years (to Rome joined the European Union), Florence, Italy was actually the capital of Italy. 20th Century Florence prospered on the back of tourism, financial services, heavy industry and its old staple – trade. Occupied by the Germans between 1943 and 1944, the city suffered the misfortune of the floods in 1966 when the Arno burst its banks.
Walking through the narrow winding streets, it is difficult to identify this city with a single symbol. It may be the sculpture of David by Michelangelo, or perhaps the romantic Ponte Vecchio, or Giotto’s bell tower. Furthermore, Florence is also synonymous with celebrities such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Dante Alighieri, to name a few.
Also, of course, is the famous “Duomo” which is perhaps the most recognizable monument of Florence. The construction of the Gothic cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria del Fiore, begun in 1296 and was completed by Brunelleschi in 1436 with the famous cathedral, which was painted inside with frescoes by Vasari and Zuccari. The square bell tower designed by Giotto in 1334, is located on the right side of the Florence Cathedral and is covered in white, green and red marble. The Baptistery of San Giovanni, one of the oldest monuments in Florence (1128), is located opposite the Cathedral and is built in Florentine Romanesque style.
Today, although most of the greatness of Florence, Florence is a fascinating history, the city still thrives. It has wonderful shopping, parks and gardens and spacious, excellent food, exciting atmosphere and artistic amazing views over the surrounding landscape.
After admiring the works of artists and sculptors of the churches, galleries and museums like the Uffizi and Accademia, you can stroll along the famous luxury boutiques, watch artisans at work in traditional leather goods, and take many lively street markets. You can eat at the finest restaurants or taverns with simple home cooking. Or buy the ingredients for a picnic in the picturesque outdoor Central Market, the market of Sant’Ambrogio. Grab a bottle of Chianti, and take a trip to the Boboli Gardens or on the ramparts of Fort Belvedere, with its impressive views.
Florence, Italy has an infinite charm. There is nothing in the world like him.