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Greve in Chianti
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Lucca
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Monteriggioni
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“A Ufo”
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Lorenzo the Magnificent….prankster
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The “Ugly” Queen
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The “Sweet” Taste of Ballot
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The Pazzi Conspiracy
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Villa Farnesina
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“Superheroes” in Florence
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Michelangelo Baits Raffaello in the Villa Farnesina
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Badia a Passignano
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Battle of Campaldino
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