The
massive fortress is simply vast and was designed
by architect Antonio da Sangallo the Young. The
exterior wall is still intact and the building
is of great importance in the history of military
architecture. Constructed in a pentagonal style,
the Fortezza was built almost 500 years ago. It
soon became obsolete and started to symbolise
the end of the city being attacked, which is why
is has been preserved so well. Over the years
it has been used as a prison, arsenal and army
barracks. In 1978 a huge steel building, covered
in aluminium, was built inside the wall as an
international exhibition centre and now hosts
many popular events, including the large, international
market show of jewellers and prestigious Pitti
fashion shows. There are also some attractive
gardens, which have been well laid out.
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