Draft:Outline of Florence
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Florence:
Florence – capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. Florence was one of the wealthiest cities of medieval Europe,[1] and was the birthplace of the Renaissance.[2] Florence is an important city in Italian fashion, being ranked in the top 15 fashion capitals of the world;[3] furthermore, it is a major national economic centre, as well as a tourist and industrial hub.
General reference
[edit]- Pronunciation: /ˈflɒrəns/ FLORR-ənss; Italian: Firenze [fiˈrɛntse] ⓘ)[4]
- Common English name(s): Florence
- Official English name(s): City of Florence
- Adjectival(s): Florentine
- Demonym(s): Florentine
Geography of Florence
[edit]- Florence is:
- a city
- capital of the Metropolitan City of Florence
- capital of Tuscany, a Region of Italy
- a city
- Population of Florence: 383,083 (2016)
- Area of Florence: 102.41 km2 (39.54 sq mi)
- Atlas of Florence
Location of Florence
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- Florence is situated within the following regions:
- Time zone(s): Central European Time (UTC+01), Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
Environment of Florence
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Landforms of Florence
[edit]- Rivers in Florence
Areas of Florence
[edit]Districts of Florence
[edit]Neighborhoods in Florence
[edit]Locations in Florence
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- Arcetri Observatory
- Baluardo a San Giorgio
- Belvedere (fort)
- Biblioteca Riccardiana
- Complex of San Firenze
- Fortezza da Basso
- Mercato Centrale
- National Central Library
- Osservatorio Ximeniano
- Tribunal of Florence
- Triumphal Arch of the Lorraine
Bridges in Florence
[edit]- Indiano Bridge
- Ponte alla Carraia
- Ponte alle Grazie
- Ponte Amerigo Vespucci
- Ponte Santa Trinita
- Ponte Vecchio
City gates of Florence
[edit]Fountains in Florence
[edit]Historic locations in Florence
[edit]Loggias in Florence
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- Loggia dei Lanzi
- Loggia del Bigallo
- Loggia del Grano
- Loggia del Mercato Nuovo* Loggia del Pesce
- Loggia Rucellai
Monuments and memorials in Florence
[edit]- Column of Justice
- Equestrian Monument of Cosimo I
- Equestrian monument to Vittorio Emanuele II
- Farmacia del Moro
- Hercules and Cacus
- Monument to Carlo Goldoni
- Monument to Dante
- Monument to Savonarola in Piazza Savonarola
- Statue of Dante in Piazza di Santa Croce
- Tribune of Galileo
Museums and galleries in Florence
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- Bargello
- Casa Buonarroti
- Casa Guidi
- Galleria dell'Accademia
- Garden of Archimedes
- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
- Museo Galileo
- Museo Horne
- Museo Nazionale Alinari della Fotografia
- Museo Nazionale di San Marco
- Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze
- National Archaeological Museum
- Orsanmichele
- Ospedale degli Innocenti
- Ospedale di San Paolo
- Palazzo Davanzati
- Palazzo Pitti
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Stibbert Museum
- Uffizi
Parks and gardens in Florence
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- Boboli Gardens
- Giardino Bardini
- Giardino dell'Iris
- Giardino delle rose
- Orto Botanico di Firenze
- Parco delle Cascine
Public squares in Florence
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- Piazza del Duomo
- Piazza della Libertà
- Piazza della Repubblica
- Piazza della Signoria
- Piazza San Lorenzo
- Piazza San Marco
- Piazza Santa Croce
- Piazzale Donatello
- Piazzale Michelangelo
Streets of Florence
[edit]Towers in Florence
[edit]- Giotto's Campanile
- Torre degli Alberti
- Torre degli Amidei
- Torre dei Della Bella
- Torre dei Gianfigliazzi
- Torre dei Mannelli
- Torre dei Pulci
- Torre del Gallo
- Tower of San Niccolò
Villas and palaces in Florence
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- Medici villas
- Palazzo dell'Arte dei Beccai
- Palazzo Gondi
- Palazzo Medici Riccardi
- Palazzo Spini Feroni
- Villa Gamberaia
- Villa I Tatti
- Villa Il Gioiello
- Villa La Pietra
- Villa Rusciano
Demographics of Florence
[edit]Government and politics of Florence
[edit]Government and politics of Florence
History of Florence
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History of Florence, by period or event
[edit]- Timeline of Florence
- Founding of Florence (59 BC)
- Siege of Florence (405)
- Republic of Florence (1115–1532)
- War of the League of Cognac (1526-1530)
- Duchy of Florence (1532–1569)
- Italian Renaissance (14th century - 17th century) – centered in Florence
- 1966 flood of the Arno
History of Florence, by subject
[edit]- Bonfire of the vanities
- Histories of Florence (books)
- People from Florence
Culture of Florence
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- British Institute of Florence
- Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz
- Architecture of Florence
- Cuisine of Florence
- Languages of Florence
- Symbols of Florence
Art in Florence
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- Renaissance
- Art academies in Florence
Cinema of Florence
[edit]Music of Florence
[edit]Theatre of Florence
[edit]Visual arts of Florence
[edit]Events and traditions in Florence
[edit]People from Florence
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- Influential people of Florence
- Influential families of Florence
- Influential individuals of Florence
Religion in Florence
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- Christianity in Florence
- Bishop of Florence
- Diocese of Florence
- Catholicism in Florence
- Judaism in Florence
Churches in Florence
[edit]- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Basilica of San Lorenzo
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
- Florence Baptistery
- Ognissanti
- San Frediano in Cestello
- San Marco
- San Miniato al Monte
- Santa Maria del Carmine
- Santa Trinita
- Santissima Annunziata
- Santo Spirito
Sports in Florence
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- Football in Florence
- Association football in Florence
- Running in Florence
- Sports venues in Florence
Economy and infrastructure of Florence
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- Banking in Florence
- Hotels and suites accommodation in Florence
- Restaurants and cafés in Florence
- Tourism in Florence
Transportation in Florence
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Airports in Florence
Rail transport in Florence
[edit]- Railway stations in Florence
- Trams in Florence
Education in Florence
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Education in Florence
- Public education in Florence
- Universities in Florence
- Private universities and colleges in Florence
Healthcare in Florence
[edit]Hospitals in Florence
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Economy of Renaissance Florence, Richard A. Goldthwaite, Book – Barnes & Noble". Search.barnesandnoble.com. 23 April 2009. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
- ^ Spencer Baynes, L.L.D., and W. Robertson Smith, L.L.D., Encyclopædia Britannica. Akron, Ohio: The Werner Company, 1907: p.675
- ^ "Paris Towers Over World of Fashion as Top Global Fashion Capital for 2015". Languagemonitor.com. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ Alternative obsolete form: Fiorenza [fjoˈrɛntsa]; Latin: Florentia
External links
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