Florence is the capital of Tuscany.

Main facts:

• Area: 102kmq
• Population: about 400.000 inhabitants
• Altitude: 50m above s.l.
• Saint: S.John, celebrated on the 24th of June
• ZIP code: 50100
• Area code: 055
• Sismic classification: zone 2 (medium-high sismicity)

Geography: The city of Florence is located in Tuscany, in central-northern Italy, and is bordered to the north and east by the Emilia-Romagna (provinces of Ravenna, Bologna and Forlì-Cesena), south-east with the Province of Arezzo , south to the Province of Siena, and on the west by the provinces of Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia and Prato. It's crossed from the river Arno and is surrounded by Monte Morello and the hills of Fiesole, Arcetri and Settignano.

Economy: The economy of Florence is largely affected by tourism, thanks to the number of visitors who every year crowd the Tuscan capital. Besides it is very important to the textile, clothes, metalworking, optics and steel. Concerning the services sector need to remember the banking and insurance sectors.

Artistic heritage: The heritage of the town of Florence is unanimously considered among the richest in the world: the city is considered the place of origin of the Renaissance. Thanks to its numerous monuments and museums, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The historic center of Florence has been recognized by UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

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