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Overlook Terrace

This large terrace was recently built possibly built from a tower that had been set into the wall but destroyed.

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Main Gate at Piazza Centrale and entry vestibule

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Central axial path that links entire garden

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Statue of Granduca Cosimo III de' Medici

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The "Palazzetta" inserted into the 13th Century fortress walls

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Belvedere - View of the garden

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Lower formal garden

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Semi-circular space at the top of the formal garden with statue of Giano Bifronte (Janus)

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Original Eastern gate entrance (now closed) with Lion Head and Plaque

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The woods historically named "La Ragnaia"

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Ghiacciaio

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Upper terrace

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Cassero Tower and Adjacent Guard House

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Overlook window with stone seats

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Visual Terminus to the Central Garden Axis

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Overlook Terrace

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Southern Gate with Lion's Head

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Plaque with "Platea e via Leonina"

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Plaque on the Church of Santa Maria Assunta

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Historical commentary

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