History UsefulNotes / Florence

* ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedII'': Much of the early game is spent in Renaissance Firenze, as the protagonist, Ezio Auditore, was born and raised there and ended up helping the Medici against their common enemies, the Pazzi. The city is re-created in painstaking detail, as well as neighbor fortified cities of Tuscany such as Monteriggioni (the headquarters of the Auditore family and the Tuscany Assassins) and San Gimignano.

* Basically anything that revolves around the life of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci, the {{Series/Medici}} family, Girolamo Savonarola and Creator/MichelangeloBuonarroti (to a lesser extent). Among these:

** The city is likewise shown in optional flashbacks of Ezio's youth in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedBrotherhood''.

* ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedII'': Much of the early game is spent in Renaissance Firenze, as the protagonist, Ezio Auditore, was born and raised there and ended up helping the Medici against their common enemies, the Pazzi. The city is re-created in painstaking detail, as well as neighbor fortified cities of Tuscany such as Monteriggioni and San Gimignano.

** ''Series/TheBorgias'' for the rise of Girolamo Savonarola

** It's likewise shown in optional flashbacks in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedBrotherhood''.

* ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedII'': Much of the game is spent in Renaissance Firenze, as the protagonist, Ezio Auditore, was born and raised there and ended up helping the Medici against their common enemies, the Pazzi. The city is re-created in painstaking detail, as well as neighbor fortified cities of Tuscany such as Monteriggioni and San Gimignano.

* ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedII'': Much of the game is spent in Renaissance Florence, as the protagonist, Ezio Auditore, was born and raised there and ended up helping the Medici against their common enemoes, the Pazzi. The city is re-created in painstaking detail, as well as neighbor fortified cities of Tuscany such as Monteriggioni and San Gimignano.

* ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedII'': Much of the game is spent in Renaissance Florence, as the protagonist, Ezio Auditore, grew up there and ended up helping the Medici against their common enemoes, the Pazzi. The city is re-created in painstaking detail, as well as neighbor fortified cities of Tuscany such as Monteriggioni and San Gimignano.

Florence (''Firenze'' in Italian) is a world famous city in Tuscany, UsefulNotes/{{Italy}}. The cradle of the Renaissance, it is known in large part for the stunning amount of artwork contained within; Michaelangelo's ''Art/{{David}}'', arguably the most famous sculpture in human history, calls Florence home. So does the Uffizi Gallery, one of the largest art museums in the world.

* ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedII'': Much of the game is spent in Renaissance Florence, which is re-created in painstaking detail, as well as neighbor fortified cities of Tuscany such as Monteriggioni and San Gimignano.

Florence (''Firenze'' in Italian) is w world's most famous in Tuscany, UsefulNotes/{{Italy}}. The cradle of the Renaissance, it is known in large part for the stunning amount of artwork contained within; Michaelangelo's ''Art/{{David}}'', arguably the most famous sculpture in human history, calls Florence home. So does the Uffizi Gallery, one of the largest art museums in the world.

Florence (''Firenze'' in Italian) is one of the world's most famous cities. The cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is known in large part for the stunning amount of artwork contained within; Michaelangelo's ''Art/{{David}}'', arguably the most famous sculpture in human history, calls Florence home. So does the Uffizi Gallery, one of the largest art museums in the world.

* ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedII'': Much of the game is spent in Renaissance Florence, which is re-created in painstaking detail.

[[caption-width-right:350:Three of Florence's famous landmarks, left to right: the Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore ("Duomo").]]

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[[caption-width-right:300:It's purdy...]]

* Creator/DanteAlighieri wrote ''Literature/TheDivineComedy'' when he was exiled from the city. It uses Florence's rich history extensively to explore the extents of Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise.

* Basically anything that revolves around the life of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci, the {{Series/Medici}} family and Creator/MichelangeloBuonarroti (to a lesser extent). Among these:

* Basically anything that revolves around the life of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci and the {{Series/Medici}}. Among these:

* Basically any series that revolves around the life of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci and the {{Series/Medici}}.

* ''Literature/TheDivineComedy'' is written by an exiled Florentine, and as such, uses Florence's rich history extensively to explore the extents of Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise.

* Most of ''Literature/DanBrownsInferno'' takes place in Florence, as its plot is heavily mired in Dante Alighieri references.

Florence, or "Firenze" in the native Italian, is one of the world's most famous cities. The cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is known in large part for the stunning amount of artwork contained within; Michaelangelo's ''Art/{{David}}'', arguably the most famous sculpture in human history, calls Florence home. So does the Uffizi Gallery, one of the largest art museums in the world.

* Music/GiacomoPuccini's opera ''Gianni Schicchi'' is set in Florence, and has an aria in praise of the city.

* Basically any series that revolves around the life of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci and the [[Series/Medici]].

* Basically any series that revolves around the life of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci and the Series/Medici.

Florence, or "Firenze" in the native Italian, is one of the world's most famous cities. The cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is known in large part for the stunning amount of artwork contained within; Michaelangelo's David, arguably the most famous sculpture in human history, calls Florence home. So does the Uffizi Gallery, one of the largest art museums in the world.

Works featuring this city include:

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