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	Today, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “cradle of Renaissance”</p>
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	You will be fascinated by its numerous monuments, churches, and buildings, like Santa Maria del Fiore,more commonly referred to as the Duomo, magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi ,the campanile tower &nbsp;and the baptistery, with its bronze doors that Michelangelo dubbed the “Gates of Paradise”</p>
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	In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the basilica of Santa Croce</p>
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	Enjoy lunch in a typical Tuscany restaurant in Santa Croce Square</p>
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	Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional)</p>