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Florence has a long history of equality and civil rights. This easy embrace dates all the way back to the Renaissance as a time of expressive freedom for artists believed to be gay, such as the unmarried Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci. Grand Duke of Tuscany, Leopoldo I was the first to decriminalize homosexuality in Although Savonarola threatened to undermine this tolerance in the late s, the status quo was swiftly restored with the first gay revolution in history.

On August 13,the Compagnacci, a group of 30 or so nobles stormed the Florentine seat of power, demanding that all punishments ceased against the homosexual community. Just one month later, the Medici returned to Florence and approved the request. Florence in is a place of phenomenal diversity, a meeting place for art lovers and culture connoisseurs from all backgrounds.

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With a population of world travelers, the Florentine atmosphere ensures that all visitors can truly be themselves. Want to be the first to read the next issue of DF Magazine? You can get it digitally, easily and free of charge. Featured on Ed. Scarica l'edizione di questo articolo. DF Mags.

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