BOOKS AND LETTERS

BOOKS AND LETTERS

Writing from Florence, Italy

Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance

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Jun 19, 2026
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Basilica di Santa Croce

Pictured here is the Basilica di Santa Croce as seen from the terrace of the Palazzo della Signoria, also known as the "Palazzo Ducale", the residence of Cosimo I de' Medici. The Basilica di Santa Croce is sometimes called the "Temple of the Italian Glories" because it is the final resting place of renaissance greats like:

  • Michelan…

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