What is the capital of Tuscany?
Florence
Is it also Tuscany's most populous city?
yes
With how many residents in 2013?
383,083
How many in its surrounding metropolis?
over 1,520,000
It was considered the birthplace of what?
birthplace of the Renaissance
What nickname has it been coined?
"the Athens of the Middle Ages"
Was it historically a poor city?
no
Which powerful family once ruled the area?
the Medici family
What area was declared a World Heritage Site?
Historic Centre of Florence
When?
in 1982
What language does the area speak?
Standard Italian
Why did this become the default language?
due to the prestige of the masterpieces by Dante Alighieri, Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio, Niccolò Machiavelli and Francesco Guicciardini.
What does the city still influence to this day?
The city is noted for its culture
What did "Forbes" rank it as?
one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Due to what?
Due to Florence's artistic and architectural heritage
What famous galleries are located there?
the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Pitti,
How many tourists visit the area yearly?
millions