Florence: The Rise of the City State
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1h 3m
The political transformation of Florence from an oligarchy into a self-governing republic at the end of the 13th century was accompanied by an extraordinary urban renewal program within the city. This video lecture will examine those monuments that were part of this sweeping building campaign such as Florence cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio and the churches of Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella and Orsanmichele.
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