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PICTURES OF FLORENCE |
Fortezza da Basso, Florence
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The Fortezza
da Basso, an imponent fortress, built thanks to the
Sangallo family around 1534, was one of the first italian
“citadels”.
Its turbolent and fascinating history has remained during
the centuries well represented by its powerful bastions, its
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HOTELS MAP IN FORTEZZA DA BASSO AREA |
Map
of Fortezza da Basso area in Florence
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Detailed
map of Fortezza da Basso area
Today, the Fortezza da Basso has completely
changed in its functions: it houses the main Florence Exhibition
Centre, the Palazzo dei Congressi and Palazzo
Affari, helding at its interior, all of the most important
international fairs, shows and events.
In this area, we must mention the richest italian Library:
the Biblioteca Nazionale. The collection includes about 4
millions of volumes and above all, the well-known Galileian
Collection.
What
to see in Fortezza da Basso area
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