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Mercato Vecchio, Florence, Italy
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Mercato Vecchio, Florence, Italy
" A broad piazza, known to the elder Florentine writers as the Mercato Vecchio. This piazza, though the scene of a provision market from time immemorial, had not been shunned as a place of residence by Florentine wealth. In the early decades of the fifteenth century, the Medici and other powerful families had their houses there... And high on a pillar in the centre of the place, a venerable pillar, fetched from the Church of San Giovanni, stood Donatellos stone statue of Plenty, with a fountain near it, where, says old Pucci, the good wives of the market freshened their utensils and their throats also." - Romola Date: 1904
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Mercato Vecchio, Florence, Italy: A Timeless Gathering Place (1904) This evocative photograph captures the bustling heart of Florence's Mercato Vecchio, a broad piazza steeped in history and tradition. Known to the elder Florentine writers, this piazza has been a scene of provision markets since ancient times. Yet, it was not shunned as a residential area by the city's wealthy families. In the early decades of the fifteenth century, the Medici and other powerful Florentine families proudly called Mercato Vecchio their home. High above the market scene, a venerable pillar stands tall and proud in the center of the piazza. This ancient pillar, once fetched from the Church of San Giovanni, bears witness to the rich history of this place. Atop the pillar, Donatello's stone statue of Plenty graces the market with its presence. A fountain nearby, where the good wives of the market once freshened their utensils and quenched their thirst, adds to the scene's charm. The Mercato Vecchio, as depicted in this photograph taken in 1904, remains a testament to the vibrant history and enduring character of Florence. With its rich past and lively present, this piazza continues to attract visitors from all corners of the world, inviting them to experience the magic of this Italian gem.
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