Where did Florence get its name?

Answer 1

This is a bit of a strange question. It's a bit like saying "who discovered London" or "Who discovered New York". Florence is not a buried city or the like.It is a living, thriving city in Italy and it was built not discovered as is. Although it is a very ancient city.

Answer 2

Florence is believed to have been named after the Roman city of Florentia, which was a colony founded by Julius Caesar in the 1st century BCE. The name "Florentia" is thought to derive from the Latin word "florens," meaning "blooming" or "flourishing."

Answer 3

Florence was originally established by Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a settlement for his veteran soldiers. It was named Florentia (Flourishing) and built in the style of an army camp.