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www.i-am-magazine.com26Florence, on the other hand, is known for being thebirthplace of the Renaissance.During this time, Florence saw itself as the ideal city-state,a place where the freedom of the individual wasguaranteed, and where many citizens had the right toparticipate in the government. That same spirit remainstoday. Tourists can visit Florence%u2019s UNESCO-listed historiccenter and view its exquisite, 15th-century cathedral%u2014theBasilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, or Duomo, which is theworld%u2019s third-largest church along with museums, galleries,and historic buildings.The Uffizi Gallery, Galleria dell %u201cAccademia, and theBaptistery of St. John the Baptist are just a few of the topattractions that bring thousands of tourists to Florenceeach year. You can Stroll along the Arno River and throughthe Uffizi Gallery%u2019s courtyard to the Piazza della Signoria%u2014abeautiful square that%u2019s situated just outside PalazzoVecchio and is home to several notable statues, including areplica of Michelangelo%u2019s David and the fountain ofNeptune. In addition to the art and architecture, the city isalso famous for its food, wine, and shopping.Rome, the %u201cEternal City,%u201d is full of history, culture, andiconic landmarks. You get the opportunity to soak up morethan 2,000 years of history in Imperial Rome, viewing thefourth-century Arch of Constantine%u2014the largest survivingRoman triumphal arch%u2014and the Arch of Titus. TheColosseum, the iconic amphitheater that was builtbetween 70%u201372 A.D. to host events such as gladiatorialgames. The Roman Forum, which served as a setting forparades, elections, and trials, pass by Palatine Hill to theancient chariot-racing stadium known as Circus Maximus,as well as the Terme di Caracalla %u2014 a beautiful and