Cities Worldwide

Florence

Florence ( Firenze, Florentia and Fiorenza)

the capital city of Tuscany in Italy. 

It is the most populous city

in the region of Tuscany.

The city lies on the Arno River

and is known for its history,

its importance in the Middle Ages

and in the Renaissance,

especially for its art and architecture. 

Florence was a centre of medieval

European trade and finance

and the city is often considered the birthplace

of the Italian Renaissance.

The "historic centre of Florence"

attracts millions of tourists each year 

and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site .