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Itineraries for a vacation in Florence and in Tuscany between ancient palaces, historical
and ancient
Tuscany is rich in historical monuments. Etruscan walls surround many of the villages of Tuscany and the small streets inside are the perimeter to medieval and Renaissance palaces. Churches built on the ruins of the ancient pagan temples.
The countryside is dotted with castles and fortresses, symbols of violent intercommunal strife that there were in Tuscany for many years during the medieval period. Typical example the village of San Gimignano with its defensive towers.
Some of the most impressive castles, such as the Fortezza Medicea di Arezzo bear the name of the Medici family. Their coat of arms, disseminated throughout Tuscany, recalls the role that this family played in the history of Tuscany.
The Medici family has encouraged the birth of humanism and the Renaissance and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, had scientists such as Galileo.
Florence was for five years the capital of the new United Italy (1865-71).
The second world war and the flood of 1966 in Florence have damaged the art and monuments of Tuscany. However, major renovations were undertaken. The artistic heritage of Tuscany continues to inspire many creative people who live and work in Florence and in Tuscany or who come from all parts of the world
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