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THK paIvACe; of vecchio: Florence 



This castle-like structure, with its huge projecting battlements, dates from 1298. 

 1532 it was the seat of government of the Florentine Republic and. is now used as a town 

 hall. From 1504 to 1873 Michael Angelo's famous statue of David stood to the left ot it. 

 On the right is a group of Hercules and Cacus by Baccio Bandmelh, Alichael Angelo s rival, 

 who hoped to excel the great master in this work. 



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