http://to-europe.info/taxonomy/term/55/0 Information on Florence, Italy en http://to-europe.info/node/138 <p>The place where epochs blend, where the spirit of modernity and ancient times creates unprecedented feeling and atmosphere, is Florence, or as the locals know it, Firenze.<br /> They call it the city where the Italian genius manifests itself with the greatest brilliance and intensity. Florence is world famous for its cultural and artistic heritage and traditions. It is the capital of the region of Tuscany (itself worth visiting because of its natural beauty and the speldours of its historical towns). Florence is sprawled in a kind of cradle surrounded by gentle hills in the middle basin of the Arno river. It was established by Romans under the name of “Florentia” in 59 BC. </p> <p><a href="http://to-europe.info/node/138">read more</a></p> http://to-europe.info/node/138#comment Florence Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:59:57 +0200 Mila 138 at http://to-europe.info