The city of Florence has spread its fragrance all over the world and stands unique than other cities of Italy. The meaning of the word “Florence” is blossoming and the city of Florence has proved the meaning true. Florence is considered to be the most popular cities in Europe for traveling. Plastic money is more preferred way of spending money in Florence. The summers here are too hot to handle, while the winters are extremely cool.

These were normal facts about the city, but ahead are some truth that has remained unknown for centuries.

• Gaius Julius Caesar, dictator of the Roman Republic, was a thinking man, who founded the city of Florence in 59BC as a location where his soldiers can rest after retirement.

• People residing in Florence are still called Florentines.

• Florence was ruled by the most infamous Medici family from 14th to 18th century. • The Italian name for the city of Florence is Firenze. • Florence city saw the birth of Italian renaissance.

• Florence Nightingale was a nurse and born statistician and named after the historic city of Florence. Nightingale believed that she was sent on the earth by God to become a nurse and serve people.

• The greats like Galileo Galilei, Rafael Robert Cavalla, Leonardo da Vinci, Amerigo Vespucci, Guccio Gucci and Niccolo Machievelli made Florence proud, as all lived in Florence.

• Florence became the first city in Europe to have paved streets in 1939.

• Florence is a city that is popular for gold and leather since ancient times. • Ponte Vecchio is a bridge in Florence that survived the World War II intact. It was stated Hitler that “the bridge was too beautiful to destroy.”

• Brunelleschi’s cupola, also known as Duomo, has 465 steps to reach the top.

• In 1982, Florence historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• The city of Florence has some rare dishes like Crostini Toscani, served with chicken pates on sliced bread rounds and Bistecca alla Fiorentia, a T-Bone steak cooked on charcoal.