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Ciao, Carousel<\/h1>\n

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By\u200b Katie Barnicle and\u00a0Alyssa Mercaldi<\/p>\n

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One of the top cities to visit in Europe is Florence,\u00a0Italy<\/strong>. It is home to one of the most famous city squares, the Piazzale Michelangelo, dedicated to the brilliant Renaissance artist. Another popular location in Florence is the Piazza della Repubblica. It contains one of the world\u2019s most famous carousels, which are also known as merry-go-rounds in the US.<\/p>\n

In the Family<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This carousel has been in the Picci family for over 100 years. Current owner Carlo Picci loves running his family\u2019s business. While the merry-go-round\u2019s shape and size do not stand out, its location and history sell tickets.<\/p>\n

Signor Picci points out another advantage: the small number of horses allows for children\u2019s parents to stand next to them for reassurance.<\/p>\n

The ceiling of the merry-go-round is painted with dozens of Italian cities, such as Pisa, Rome, Bologna, Parma, and Venice. It would be fun to close your eyes, point to the ceiling of the carousel, and then take a trip to that city.<\/p>\n

A Quiet Ride<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Another unique feature of this carousel is its lack of musical accompaniment. Signor Picci says that he would not want loud music to distract from people enjoying the piazza. Clearly, Signor Picci and his family really care as much for the tourists as they do for this business. They provide entertainment without distracting those who are enjoying other attractions in the Piazza della Repubblica.
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As Signor Picca owns this small business on his own, he has to consider many factors in the costs of operation and profit. He has to maintain the mechanics, aesthetics, and structure of the carousel in order to encourage tourists to purchase tickets.<\/p>\n

Carlo Picci takes pride in knowing that his family\u2019s carousel has become a cherished part of Florence\u2019s charm. He often sees visitors marveling at the hand-painted ceiling or waving delightedly to onlookers. Once their ride is finished, they leave with a quiet memory to turn over in their minds, much like the carousel\u2019s gentle rotation, continuing to spin long after they\u2019ve returned home.<\/p>\n

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