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Which groups occupied Florence during the early Middle Ages?
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Florence
The Florence Cathedral, also known as the Duomo or the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, in Florence.
During the early medieval centuries, Florence was occupied by several groups of outsiders:1
- Ostrogoths: Occupied the city in the 5th century.1
- Byzantines: Held the city in the 6th century.1
- Lombards: Eventually occupied the city following the Byzantine period.1