Where was Verrazzano from in Italy?
Rome
Venice
Florence
Naples
Answer
Florence, a city renowned for its cultural and artistic heritage, was the birthplace of the intrepid Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. During the early 16th century, Verrazzano embarked on a daring expedition sponsored by the French crown, becoming one of the first Europeans to venture along the coast of what is now the United States.
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