page_title: History of Florence
hierarchical_section_title: History of Florence
context_page_description: Florence weathered the decline of the Western Roman Empire to emerge as a financial hub of Europe, home to several banks including that of the politically powerful Medici family. The city's wealth supported the development of art during the Italian Renaissance, and tourism attracted by its rich history continues today.
context_section_description: Florence (Italian: Firenze) weathered the decline of the Western Roman Empire to emerge as a financial hub of Europe, home to several banks including that of the politically powerful Medici family. The city's wealth supported the development of art during the Italian Renaissance, and tourism attracted by its rich history continues today.
caption: Statue of Saint Reparata in the Cathedral (Duomo) of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence
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