History Museums in Florence

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The Textile Museum is the largest cultural center in Italy dedicated to the appreciation of ancient and contemporary textiles, costume and fashion. Prato's textile district has its origins in the Middle Ages and still stands today as the most important in Europe. The Museum's headquarters is in the restored premises of the former Campolmi Cimatoria, the last major textile factory of the 19th and 20th centuries within the medieval city walls of Prato and today an important tourist destination for lovers of industrial archaeology. The Museum's holdings consist of an outstanding collection of artifacts documenting the art of textiles and fashion from the past to the present day. The Museum continuously renews its contents by displaying the collections on a rotating basis and organizing temporary exhibitions.

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Museo de' Medici is a museum in Florence dedicated to the House of Medici, an influential banking family that ruled over the Florentine Republic (and later, Florence) from the 15th to the 18th century. They were great patrons of the arts and played a prominent role in funding the Renaissance in Italy.

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First opened in 1882, the Synagogue of Florence is both the beating heart of Florence’s Jewish community and an integral part of the city’s history. Its green copper dome adds a splash of color to the terracotta hues that dominate the city's skyline. Behind the cast-iron railing, set in a lush garden, the Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence host a superb collection of artistic Jewish ceremonial items that offer a unique window into the historical soul of the city. It also offers breathtaking views across the rooftops of Florence.

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Visit the Orcagna Tabernacle, see 14th century sculptures, and take in stunning views of Florence!