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  2. Commesso - Wikipedia

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    The work is then polished section by section, as it cannot be polished as a whole due to gems having different hardnesses. [2] The practice, which began in Florence, Italy, dates back to at least the 14th century and gained prominence just before the 17th century. [1] Some of its uses include making pictures and decorating furniture and ...

  3. Loggia del Pesce - Wikipedia

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    The Loggia del Pesce is a historical building in Florence, Italy. It is formed by nine wide arcades, supported by piers or columns. It is formed by nine wide arcades, supported by piers or columns. On each side are eight medallions depicting fishing activities and the sea.

  4. List of buildings and structures in Florence - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of the main architectural works in Florence, Italy by period. It also includes buildings in surrounding cities, such as Fiesole . Some structures appear two or more times, since they were built in various styles.

  5. Historic Centre of Florence - Wikipedia

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    The northern part of the old town is surrounded by the avenues of Viali di Circonvallazione, a series of large six-lane avenues inspired by Parisian boulevard created when Florence was the capital of Italy. The center of Florence, with its hundreds of business activities is a paradise for shopping and entertainment: elegant boutiques, historic ...

  6. Galleria dell'Accademia - Wikipedia

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    The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy. It is best known as the home of Michelangelo 's sculpture David . It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 1300–1600 (the Trecento to the ...

  7. Bardini Gardens - Wikipedia

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    The Giardino Bardini is an Italian Renaissance garden of the Villa Bardini in the hilly part of Oltrarno, offering views of Florence, Italy. The garden is composed of three separate areas, each created in a different time period. The park's center contains the grand staircase that was constructed in the 17th century.

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