Renaissance paradise culture of the ancient city of Florence

The cultural capital of the world there is no city like Florence, have such a tremendous and profound impact on the whole human history and culture. It places of historic interest and scenic beauty, Italy is one of the world's great open-air museum, the national cultural atmosphere is very strong. But to be explored from the deep, can only three called the "cultural city" in Italy, Rome, Venice and Florence. Some people think that, Florence is the real art and culture, the cultural heritage of the rich, the rich more than the Rome art treasures. That said, the so-called "Rome's political capital, Milan is the economic capital, Florence is the capital of culture" argument is logical.

Florence everywhere filled with the flavor of the Renaissance

Flower City Florence is a city with a history of over 2000 years of history, its origin can be traced back to BC Etruscan tribes prosperous period. At that time, 12 city and some small villages built between the powerful tribe in the Apennine Peninsula in central Arnaud River and the Tiber River, there is a village called fiesle (FIESOLE) it is built on a small hill. Later, the villagers found the Yamashita Ano river water and the environment more than the hill is better, so the villagers have moved to the Arno River town settle, gradually prosperous, for the development of a larger town.

Aerial view of Florence

Because here is a north-south traffic through road, the geographical position is very important, Kaiser sent troops to occupy here, will be set as the territory of Rome, with a name of FLORENZIA, the Latin word FLOS, meaning "flower", people used to call it "flower" of the city. Later, the city name and the evolution of Florence. The city emblem is the flower of fragrant plantain lily, in the main church (Frauenkirche and the famous flowers) on the walls are painted a beautiful pattern many flower of fragrant plantain Lily!

The beauty of Florence

Cultural relics throughout the city of Florence is the Renaissance art treasure, Mancheng antique, in various museums, churches, monasteries, the size of square, gardens, streets, bridges, on the hillside, near the river, everywhere filled with the flavor of culture and art. The city has 43 museums, art galleries, there are 65 magnificent palaces and churches, a collection of many art treasures. Due to too many places of historic interest and scenic beauty and art, it is difficult to finish in a short period of time.