The pleasant atmosphere of this residential area, a
stone’s throw away from the Duomo of Florence,
surprises everyone. A continuous flow of backpacking
students provides the tranquil surroundings for the
elderly residents who sit in Piazza San Marco to read
the daily newspaper. Home to several universities,
including the Academy of Fine Arts, San Marco is one
of the most vibrant cultural centers in the city. A
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bridge connecting the modern cultural activity of
Florence to its classic art, represented by the
everlasting magnificence of the original David,
resonates as a symbol of Florence and of Italy as a
whole. Get lost in a Neoclassic world, a journey back
in time through historic buildings like Spedale degli
Innocenti (Hospital of the Innocents), San Marco
church, Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, and
natural jewels like the Botanical Gardens.
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