Florence Capital of Italy
Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany
After having withstood the uprisings in 1848, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was not able to oppose to the unification process that began in 1859. On March 15th, 1860, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany announced its accession to the Kingdom of Sardinia. The following year, the Kingdom of Italy was born.
For Florence, the birth of the Kingdom of Italy was particularly important, because in 1865 the town substituted Turin as the capital of the Kingdom. This determined an increase in population and the necessity of adjusting the urban structure to the new requirements.
New quarters were built north of Florence, together with Piazzale Michelangelo and the Viale dei Colli, and the city assumed its present structure.
Despite the urban development, however, most of the Florentine continued to live in poverty. The economic crisis at the end of the century was the cause of a bread uprising.
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Elegant apartment in Florence historical centre situated in a 17th-century building in the Oltrarno district, just a few steps from Piazza Santo Spirito and Ponte Vecchio. Air conditioning, Internet connection, parking. From 2 to 7 sleeping accommodations.
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Luxury apartment full of light in Florence historical centre, just a few metres from Piazza Santa Croce. 8 sleeping accommodations, air conditioning, wonderful view on the hill of Fiesole, on Brunelleschi`s dome and on Giotto`s bell tower.
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Bright apartment in San Lorenzo district, in Florence historical centre, close to Santa Maria Novella railway station. 2/4 sleeping accommodations, wonderful view on the Cappelle Medicee, air conditioning, Internet.
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Apartment in the historical centre of Florence, near Piazza Santa Croce. Apartment with accommodation for 2/3 people, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Internet connection.
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