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Badia Fiorentina

978 · 10th century · Also known as Badia of Florence

The Badia Fiorentina is a Benedictine abbey in the centre of Florence, founded in 978 by Willa, widow of the Margrave of Tuscany, and richly endowed by her son Hugh, whose tomb by Mino da Fiesole stands in the church. Its tall bell tower is a city landmark, and the abbey was closely linked with Dante's Florence.

Badia Fiorentina
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March of Tuscany

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Badia Fiorentina. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/badia-fiorentina
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The Epoch Institute. “Badia Fiorentina.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/badia-fiorentina.
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