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Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany, known for its art, architecture, and cultural heritage.

• The city is built on the site of the ancient Roman city of Florentia

• The city's cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, was constructed in the 14th century

• Christopher Columbus is buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo

• The Medici family, who were powerful rulers of the city, sponsored many of the city's artistic and architectural projects

• The city is home to the world's largest open-air museum, which features over 300 statues and sculptures

• The Ponte Vecchio is the only medieval stone bridge in Europe that remains intact

• The city is home to the oldest known building in Florence, the Santa Maria Novella Basilica

• The city is host to the annual Florence International Choir Festival

• The city's iconic Duomo is designed by architects Arnolfo di Cambio and Filippo Brunelleschi

• The city is home to over 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

• The city's grandeur and beauty led to it was known as the birthplace of the Renaissance

• The city's Piazza della Signoria was once the site of the famous region's oldest public square, Piazza Santa Croce