14 Things to Know About Forte di Belvedere, Home of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's Wedding

Get to know the history behind Kim and Kanye's wedding location.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West just got married at Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy, after rumors for months that the ceremony would be in Paris (JK, only the pre-festivities and lavish rehearsal dinner were in Paris!). This morning, we learned that artist Vanessa Beecroft has decorated the space of their wedding with sculptures, and there was even a sign outside the fort indicating an artistic installation taking place today.

In true Kimye fashion, only a legendary fort with a history of hosting the Medici Family would do for the their special day. Learn about it in our list of 14 Things to Know About Forte di Belvedere, Home of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's Wedding.

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Upon being built between 1590 - 1595, its original purpose was to protect the Medici family.

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The architect who designed Forte di Belvedere, Bernardo Buontalenti, also invented the sweet treat, gelato.

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Buontalenti designed the fort's angles to strategically allow for all the walls to be seen by another wall.

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Few know that it was the site of some of Galileo's greatest discoveries.

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Michelangelo was Belvedere's head engineer of fortifications.

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Kanye and Kim supposedly paid $410,000 to host their wedding at the fort.

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However, normally, people cannot be married at the site.

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For all of its splendor, it's a fortress marked by tragedy.

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It's also shaped like a star.

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And it hosts top-notch art exhibitions.

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Yet it was secretly a treasure trove.

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And it's equipped with mysterious, medieval secret passageways.

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It's known by way too many names.

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And of course, it provides breathtaking views of Florence.

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