 Piazza San Marco with the church with the same name | |
| Quarter | Historical centre |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43°46′40.44″N11°15′31.32″E / 43.7779000°N 11.2587000°E |
Piazza San Marco is a city square in Florence, Italy. In the center of the piazza is the Monument to Generale Manfredo Fanti.
43°46′40″N11°15′31″E / 43.7779°N 11.2587°E
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