What is the capital of Tuscany?
AnswerFlorence
Florence is Tuscany's capital and largest city.
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7 fact-checked facts about Tuscany's geography, history, art and food, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Tuscany is a region of which country?
AnswerItaly
Tuscany is in central Italy.
Going deeper
What is the name of Siena's historic horse race in Piazza del Campo?
AnswerThe Palio
The Palio di Siena is run twice each summer.
Who designed the famous dome of Florence Cathedral?
AnswerFilippo Brunelleschi
Brunelleschi's dome was completed in the 1430s.
Which Tuscan hill town is known for its medieval towers?
AnswerSan Gimignano
San Gimignano is nicknamed the 'Town of Fine Towers'.
Expert level
Which Tuscan town is famous for its white marble quarries?
AnswerCarrara
Michelangelo sourced marble from the Carrara quarries.
To which Tuscan island was Napoleon exiled in 1814?
AnswerElba
Napoleon spent about ten months on Elba before escaping.
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