Three Highlights Of Florence, Italy

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Many people dream of someday taking a vacation to Italy. Maybe they want to pick a city and stay there for a week, but more than likely, such a vacation will entail a couple days here, a couple days there. After all, the dream might be to not only visit Italy once, but to come back again and again; the reality, however, might be that one trip is all these travelers will have, and they want to make sure they see everything they can while they are there. If you are fortunate enough to take a trip to Italy, spending a few days here and a few days there, it is likely that Florence will be one of the cities on your agenda. If you do visit Florence, here are three places to make sure you see, even if your time there is limited!

1) Piazza della Signoria: This is still the political hub of the city, but long ago it was the focal point of both the origin and the history of the Florentine Republic. It is known for its rich history and its immense beauty, which includes several famous and beautiful buildings such as the Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi, and the Pallazo Ugoccioni. You will also find the Fountain of Neptune - which was built in 1575 by Bartolomeo Ammannati - and you will find a recreation of Michelangelo's statue "David."

2) Brancacci Chapel: The mural of this chapel has a long and storied history, beginning in 1424 with Masolino da Panicale, being passed to Masaccio in 1425, and - after Masaccio's mysterious death at the age of 26, in 1428 - being taken up by Fillpino Lippi; the mural was finally completed by Lippi's son in 1485, nearly six decades later.

3) Santa Croce: This famous church also holds the bodies of some of Italy's most famous and illustrious thinkers, including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. This church is the largest Franciscan church in all the world, and frescoes painted by Giotti and his pupils adorn the sixteen beautiful chapels. This church is truly a breathtaking sight, and is a mastery of craftsmanship that you will remember seeing forever.

Although your time might be limited when you finally make it to Italy - as you spend only a day or two in each city - you now know some of the best sights to see in Florence, and you will be sure to make your trip a success.