Florence is a city located in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is the capital of the province of Florence and the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 382,000 inhabitants. The city dates back to the Etruscan period and has been continuously inhabited for over 2,500 years. It is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and has been a major cultural, artistic, and commercial center for centuries. Some of the city's most famous landmarks include the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Palazzo Pitti.