Arcetri

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The Torre del Gallo in Arcetri
The Torre del Gallo in Arcetri

Arcetri is a region of Florence in the hills to the south of the city centre. A number of historic buildings are situated there, including the house of the famous scientist Galileo (called Villa il Gioiello), the Convent of San Matteo and the Torre del Gallo. The Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri is also located here. The church of San Leonardo in Arcetri is the main church of the area.

Galileo Galilei died here on January 8, 1642.

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