Still more random things from Florence.
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| During a rainy day in Florence, pointing to the level of the 1966 flood. Seems a bit like tempting fate. |
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One of the oldest buildings still standing in Florence. Today, the tower is part of a hotel in the ancient heart of the city. Apparently, the tower is round because its foundation was once a circular wall around a heated pool during the Roman era. Possibly dating from the 7th century, the building is known as La Torre della Pagliazza, or the Tower of the Straw Mats. For a time, the tower served as a prison for women, who slept on straw mats. You can stay in a hotel suite in the tower today. The suite costs about $2,400/night during Summer. A straw mat is available upon request.
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| A bronze 3D map of Florence in a main square |
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| Meet the Glutton, a trash eating monster. It really sucks. |
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