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 Cheer on Italian Football |
Viale Manfredo Fanti 14 Florence 50137 Italy +39 055 503 0190 1 http://www.acffiorentina.it |
Originally the "Comunale," this stadium was inaugurated in 1931 and changed its name to Artemio Franchi in 1991 in honor and memory of the former FIGC (Italian Football Association) President. The stadium can hold over 47,000 spectators and is home to the ACF Fiorentiana Italian football club. Stop by for a day of wild action on and off the field as locals and visitors alike cheer for their favorite team. You can expect as much mayhem in the stands as on the field. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Handiwork of Michelangelo |
Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini Florence, FI Italy +39 55 29 4883 |
The Medici Chapels are historical labors that are as grand in their own way as are the pyramids of Egypt. Started in 1605, these shrines were under construction for centuries. 85 years earlier Michelangelo was tasked to design and build the New Sacristy from one of the Medici cardinals Giulio de' Medici, (remembered in history as Pope Clement VII) dedicated to the memory of Giuliano (Duke of Nemours) and Lorenzo (Duke of Urbino). The bodies of several other Medici family members are interred in the Cappelle Medicee, most notably Lorenzo the Magnificent, Giuliano de' Medici (his brother, killed during the Pazzi Conspiracy of 1478) and all of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. Typical of a spiritual leader he was obsessed with the here-after and the creation of these intricate chapels testifies to that. Of artistic note are actual charcoal sketches by Michelangelo's own hand. Admission: EUR 4. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Florence's biggest public park |
Piazza Vittorio Veneto Florence 50123 Italy |
Spread over 118 hectares, this popular park is a favorite with joggers, horse riders and families with young children, especially on Tuesday mornings, when it is a market. Towards Piazza Vittorio Veneto on the park's east side is an open-air swimming pool (used during the summer months), while to the west is the park's amphitheatre, a popular summertime venue for dance performances and concerts. At the end of the 18th, century important buildings such as the Palazzina Reale, currently home to the Facoltà di Agraria dell'Università degli Studi di Firenze (School of Agriculture of the University of Florence) were added before the park finally became public at the start of the 19th century. Horse racing takes place not far from here at the Ippodromo delle Muline. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: FrancescoPasqualetti |
 Photo: FrancescoPasqualetti |
 Photo: Aldo Cavini Benedett |
 Photo: Roberta Lazzeri |
 Photo: Emanuele Noferini |
