Florence (Firenze), the capital city of the region of Tuscany in Italy, lies on the Arno River and has a population of around 400,000 people. A centre of European trade and finance during the late middle ages, the city contributed so much to the cultural and political development of Europe. Florence is famous for its striking buildings, formidable galleries and treasure-crammed churches. The historic centre of FLorence has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982.
Cathedral photo gallery  - 15 pictures of Cathedral
Piazza della Signoria photo gallery  - 17 pictures of Piazza della Signoria
Palazzo Pitti and Boboli gardens photo gallery  - 9 pictures of Palazzo Pitti and Boboli gardens
Panorama views of Florence photo gallery  - 17 pictures of Panorama views of Florence
15 photos of the cathedral of Florence built between 1294 and 1418
17 photos of Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of the city from the Middle Ages to the present day.
9 photos of Palazzo Pitti and the adiacent Boboli gardens
17 panoramic views of Florence.
Miscellaneous photos photo gallery  - 19 pictures of Miscellaneous photos
19 photos of the Santa Croce basilica, streets and shops, cafes and pedestrian areas
Gallery with all images
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