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Piazzale Michelangelo Annotated Bibliography
Piazzale Michelangelo- The Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the most popular sites in the city.
Boboli gardens- These amazing gardens were originally owned by the Boboli Family until the late 18th century when they were finally open to the public.
Palazzo Vecchio-The Palazzo Vecchio has been in the political part of Florence for over 7 centuries.
Uffizi Gallery-The uffizi Gallery was the first modern museum in Europe, which was created by the Medici family at the end of the 16th century.
Santa Maria del Fiore- If you are in Florence you are probably going to spot this huge cathedral’s dome which underneath lies Florence’s largest church.

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