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The outstanding cultural and artistic heritage of the Renaissance can still be seen today in many of the great cities of the period, including Florence and Venice in Italy, Bruges in Belgium and Toledo in Spain.
The most prominent city-states included Florence, Venice, Milan, and Rome. Florence was a republic where democratic ideals were admired during the Renaissance. Government actions in Florence and other city-states were strongly influenced by powerful, wealthy families.The city-states were very competitive and wars among them were common.lorence was a republic where democratic ideals were admired during the Renaissance. Government actions in Florence and other city-states were strongly influenced by powerful, wealthy families. The city-states were very competitive and wars among them were common.