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  2. History of Tuscany - Wikipedia

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    During this brief period, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was known as the Kingdom of Etruria. [22] Tuscany/Etruria was annexed by Napoleonic France in 1807. In 1809 Napoleon gave his sister Elisa Bonaparte the honorary title of Grand Duchess of Tuscany. In 1814, after Napoleon's downfall, Ferdinand III was restored as grand duke.

  3. Tuscany - Wikipedia

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    Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy, and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance [5] and of the foundations of the Italian language.

  4. Category:History of Tuscany - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "History of Tuscany" The following 46 pages are in this category, out of 46 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...

  5. Lucca - Wikipedia

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    Lucca Cathedral. Lucca (/ ˈ l uː k ə / LOO-kə; Italian: ⓘ) is a city and comune in Tuscany, Central Italy, on the Serchio River, in a fertile plain near the Ligurian Sea.The city has a population of about 89,000, [3] while its province has a population of 383,957.

  6. Grand Duchy of Tuscany - Wikipedia

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    The Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italian: Granducato di Toscana; Latin: Magnus Ducatus Etruriae) was an Italian monarchy that existed, with interruptions, from 1569 to 1860, replacing the Republic of Florence. [2] The grand duchy's capital was Florence. In the 19th century the population of the Grand Duchy was about 1,815,000 inhabitants. [3]

  7. 50 Times Architects And Designers Got It Right - AOL

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    Lucca, a charming city in Tuscany, Italy, is known for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture and historical significance. Its intact 16th-century city walls surround the old town, offering a ...

  8. Duchy of Tuscia - Wikipedia

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    At the time of its establishment it bordered to the west with the Tyrrhenian Sea and for the rest with the Byzantine territories of the Exarchate of Ravenna.Initially the province of Viterbo (northern Lazio) was also part of the Duchy, and was known in that period as "Roman Tuscia", being a border zone between the Lombard Tuscia and the Byzantine Duchy of Rome.

  9. A travel expert who has been to 55 countries says these ... - AOL

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    Shaw told BI that Tuscany is "a beautiful area" worth visiting. If you've also been interested in hiking in Italy, he said the mountains surrounding Valle D'Aosta are a worthwhile destination that ...