Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. It is known as the "cradle of the Renaissance" (la culla del Rinascimento) because of its monuments, churches, and other historic buildings. It has also been called The Athens of the MIddle Ages. The domed cathedral of the city, built by Filippo Brunelleschi and known as The Duomo is the best known site in Florence. The historic center of the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 and Forbes magazine ranks Florence as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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The Santa Maria del Fiore, the domed cathedral often called the Duomo, is known as the world’s largest masonry dome. This majestic cathedral features 600 years worth of incredible architecture and works of art. The Ponte Vecchio is one of Florence’s most photographed bridges. It spans the Arno River and is noted for its three segmented arches. The bridge was first built by the Etruscans and later rebuilt in the 14th century. The Uffizi Gallery is regarded as one of the world’s greatest art museums. The former palace was built in 1560 and later evolved into the gallery. It has been open to the public since 1765.