
Interesting Facts About Leonardo Da Vinci's Life
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When Leonardo was young, Florence was one of the most prosperous and lively cities in Italy. It was a hub for trade and a huge exporter of cloth. All sorts of fabrics were manufactured in Florence- including silk, velvet, brightly colored wools, and shiny brocades of gold and silver. The city was also famous for its goldsmiths, who fastened jewels onto plates and other gold objects.
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