Florence (Firenze), is a city in Italy. Tuscany region of Italy is the capital of the north. A short period, the former capital of the Kingdom of Italy was made.
City, passing through the Arno River in the vicinity was established. Along with the surrounding residential area has a population of about one million, the city, as in the past and today Italy is one of Europe's most important trade centers.
It also is known as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance in Florence, culture and architecture and is a world famous tourist city. Art galleries and museums in the city are important. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo grew up in this historic city is world-renowned artists. Again, the famous writer and poet Dante Alighieri lived in this city, and was inspired.
1520'li years, Nicollo Machiavelli (1469-1527) that is described in the books for the first time in the history of Florence Florence's history is now well known. Nicollo Machiavelli, the Medici family's request "Istorie Fiorentini," has written a book, then in 1525 VII. Clemens, known as the King was presented the work of this comprehensive Guilio de Medici. Machiavelli, yet in the country as a teenager, began writing books about the history and the first book, "Decannale" is. Machiavelli for his historical works like this, has been one of the first historians.
The most important square in the heart of the city in Piazza della Signoria'dır (Signoria Square). In the middle of this square are the Fountain of Neptune. Neptune Pool in the middle of the sea god Neptune's statue made of marble, marble horses and girls and boys around the sea are the sea gods. Was built in 1565. Michelangelo's famous statue of David in the same square also contains a copy (original at the Accademia museum, in the form of protection). The square was surrounded by many other statues is a very attractive place.
The city's most important art museum, Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria'nın is near. Worldwide, the most rare examples of Italian Renaissance, this museum is located. This museum, located very close to the Arno River on the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is a very interesting bridge. Bridges II of the city of Florence. World War II without damage is only the bridge.
