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The Cave of Buontalenti, was built, designed and created between 1583 and 1593 by Bernardo Buontalenti (Florence 1536-1608), this cave is one of the most important places in the Boboli Gardens, is an artificial cave filled with false stalactites and stalagmites, with statues of sheep, shepherds, and Romans goddesses.   The facade is a work of Giovanni Battista del Tadda, flanked by statues of Ceres and Apollo by Baccio Bandinelli, and is surmounted by the coat of arms of the Medici and by two figures representing the "peace" and "justice." The emblem of the Medici family, a number of red balls on a golden shield, is exposed on many buildings in Florence and Tuscany.   The origins of the Medici coat of arms, whose design was changed several times over the years are not known. The ball on top is blue and is painted with lilies of France, in accordance with the privileges received by King Louis XI of France in exchange for diplomatic services received.

The Cave of Buontalenti, was built, designed and created between 1583 and 1593 by Bernardo Buontalenti (Florence 1536-1608), this cave is one of the most important places in the Boboli Gardens, is an artificial cave filled with false stalactites and stalagmites, with statues of sheep, shepherds, and Romans goddesses.   The facade is a work of Giovanni Battista del Tadda, flanked by statues of Ceres and Apollo by Baccio Bandinelli, and is surmounted by the coat of arms of the Medici and by two figures representing the "peace" and "justice." The emblem of the Medici family, a number of red balls on a golden shield, is exposed on many buildings in Florence and Tuscany.   The origins of the Medici coat of arms, whose design was changed several times over the years are not known. The ball on top is blue and is painted with lilies of France, in accordance with the privileges received by King Louis XI of France in exchange for diplomatic services received.

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