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Florence hostels - Italia - Hostelling International
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. It is considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and is incredibly beautiful. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982 and is one of the most desirable places to visit in the world. The city also makes a major European impact on music, architecture, education, cuisine, fashion, philosophy, science and religion. The historic centre of Florence contains numerous elegant squares (piazzas), Renaissance palaces (palazzos), academies, parks, gardens, churches, monasteries, museums and art galleries.
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Milan is recognised as a world fashion and design capital, and so has major global influence in this area. The Lombard metropolis is especially famous for its fashion houses and shops (such as along Via Monte Napoleone) and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in the Piazza Duomo (reputed to be the world's oldest shopping mall). The city has a rich cultural heritage and legacy, a vibrant nightlife. Milan is home to numerous famous dishes, such as the Panettone Christmas cake and the risotto alla Milanese.
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Rome's influence on western civilisation has been immense and as the capital city of Italy is still respected for its historical power and influence. Rome has even been nicknamed The Eternal City and Caput Mundi, which is Latin for "Capital of the World".
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Venice is the city that stretches across 117 small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy. Famous for its waterways, canals and bridges it is certainly a unique place to visit.
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