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Tuscany became a region of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. Florence replaced Turin as Italy's capital in 1865 and, in an effort to modernise the city, the old market in the Piazza del Mercato Vecchio and many medieval houses were pulled down and replaced by a more formal street plan with newer houses.
- The Florence Cathedral. The Florence Cathedral, also called the Duomo di Firenze and Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is one of the most recognizable cathedrals in the world.
- Climb the Steps to the Top of the Dome. Climbing the steps to the top of Brunelleschi’s dome, which sits atop the Duomo, is one of the most popular things to do in Florence.
- Visit the Baptistery of San Giovanni. This is also included as part of the Duomo complex. If you purchase the Brunelleschi Pass to climb the dome, your entrance into the Baptistery is included.
- Opera del Duomo Museum. This museum displays a lot of the artwork that once adorned the Baptistery, the Bell Tower, and the cathedral. On display are Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise doors created for the Baptistery, an exhibit on the construction of the dome, and a replica of cathedral façade.
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- Head to the city's historic center. Pallabazzar recommends seeing the historic center of Florence at different times of the day. In the early morning, you’ll get to experience it “without noise and the pressing pace of crowds.”
- Visit the Uffizi Gallery. The Uffizi Gallery “is a great way to comprehend the genius and the importance of the Medici family, and why Florentines are so proud of their history,” says Pecoraro.
- Discover the work of Florentine artisans. “Florence is world-renowned for its high-end craftsmanship, manufacturing know-how, and creativity," says Pecoraro. "
- Check into one of the city’s most opulent hotels. After a long day exploring the city, you’ll want to return to a luxurious, comfortable, and far-from-minimalist room — you are in Florence, after all.
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