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23 Beautiful Photos of Florence, Your Favorite City in the World

Given Florence's rich history, beautiful architecture, and delicious street food, there's no denying the city is breathtaking—which is why our readers picked it the top city in the world last year.

By Jenny Westerhoff and Rachel Coleman

November 6, 2014

Florence, Italy
Florence was rated the no. 1 city in the world in this year's Readers' Choice Awards, and it's not hard to see why. If you need more proof, just take a look at these photos.
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Statues at Uffizi Gallery
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Palazzo Vecchio
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Santa Maria del Fiore
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Piazza della Signoria
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Gucci Museum
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Cappella dei Principi
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Michelangelo’s David
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Uffizi Gallery
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Ponte Santa Trìnita
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Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore
Great Synagogue of Florence
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Grand Hotel Villa Cora
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The Duomo's Dome Fresco
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Palazzo Medici Riccardi
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Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

Boboli Gardens
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Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
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Palazzo Medici Riccardi
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The Porcelain Museum

Tower of the Palazzo Vecchio
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Church of the Santissima Annunziata

Piazza della Libertà
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