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• Florence is one of the largest cities in the country of Italy, as well as the capital of the Tuscany region and the province of |Florence. As one of the oldest and most culturally rich cities in Europe, Florence is usually thought of as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and is a major tourist attraction for those who appreciate, as it is home to some of the most famous works of art ever created - including Michelangelo's David. The historic center of Florence was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1982.

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: Italy
  2. Language: Italian
  3. Currency: Euro
  4. Country code: 39
  5. Area Code: 055
  6. Time Zone: CET (UTC+1)
  7. Airport code: FLR
  8. Founded: 59 BC
  9. City population: 364,710 (2008)City Population: Florence Population
  10. Climate: Mediterranean climate, Humid subtropical climate

• Notable Residents

  • Leonardo da Vinci
  • Donatello
  • Raphael
  • Filippo Brunelleschi
  • Niccolo Machiavelli

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