


The Golden Age of Florence: The Rudolphine Era and Its Cultural Achievements
The Rudolphine era refers to the period of time during the Renaissance when the Medici family, particularly Pope Leo X (1475-1521) and his brother Giuliano (1453-1516), were prominent in Florence. The name "Rudolphine" comes from the German name Rudolf, which was popular among the Medici family.
During this period, the Medici family supported the arts and humanism, and commissioned many works of art and architecture, including the building of the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. The Rudolphine era is considered a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Florence, and it had a lasting impact on the city's development and identity.



