{"id":60120,"date":"2026-07-02T10:39:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/?p=60120"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:25:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:25:36","slug":"wine-windows-in-florence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/en\/wine-windows-in-florence\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine Windows in Florence: The New Viral Tourist Trap to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you search <strong>&#8220;What is a wine window in Florence?&#8221;<\/strong> or browse Instagram and TikTok before visiting the city, you&#8217;ll probably come away thinking that drinking wine through a tiny stone window is the ultimate Florentine wine experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It certainly makes for a great photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you&#8217;re genuinely interested in discovering Tuscany&#8217;s extraordinary wine culture, wine windows should be seen for what they have increasingly become: a fun historical curiosity and a viral social media attraction\u2014not the best introduction to one of the world&#8217;s greatest wine regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is a Wine Window in Florence?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60128\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5126021326686054;width:312px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-5.jpg 593w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-5-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-5-562x420.jpg 562w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-5-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-5-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-5-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-5-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-5-530x396.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tourists lining up to take photos at a wine window<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The famous <strong>wine windows<\/strong> (<em>buchette del vino<\/em>) date back to the Renaissance, when noble Florentine families sold wine directly from their palaces through small openings carved into stone fa\u00e7ades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This system allowed producers to sell wine without intermediaries and became particularly useful during periods of plague, when limiting direct contact was important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, hundreds of these historic windows still survive throughout Florence, although only a relatively small number are actively serving drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wine Window in Florence History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-45-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60134\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5126021326686054;width:316px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-45-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-45-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-45-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-45-630x840.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-45-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-45-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-45-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-45-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-45.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A semi-basement window, presented as a wine window, meeting point for low-end tourism tour guides. Divinboccone, Via delle Caldaie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For centuries, Florence&#8217;s wine windows were simply part of everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Created during the <strong>16th and 17th centuries<\/strong> under the <strong>Medici<\/strong>, the <strong>buchette del vino<\/strong> allowed aristocratic families to sell wine directly from their palaces to people in the street. Today, around <strong>180 historic wine windows<\/strong> are documented across Florence, although only <strong>12\u201315<\/strong> are still used to serve wine, while several modern &#8220;wine windows&#8221; have no historical origin at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their modern fame is remarkably recent. Interest began to grow around <strong>2015<\/strong> and exploded during the <strong>COVID-19 pandemic<\/strong> in 2020, when some businesses reopened the windows for socially distanced service. Instagram, TikTok, tour operators, travel influencers and international schools quickly turned them into one of Florence&#8217;s biggest tourist attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What was once a practical feature of the city&#8217;s wine trade has largely become a tourism product, packaged by the travel industry rather than by wineries or cultural institutions. Today, many visitors arrive with one goal: recreate the same fifteen-second social media video they&#8217;ve already seen online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are Wine Windows a Tourist Trap?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60130\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5126021326686054;width:313px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta-1493x840.jpg 1493w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta-1392x783.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Wine-Window-buchetta-1068x601.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of wine window imitation, Firstglass, Pontevecchio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are Wine Windows a Tourist Trap?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>In many cases, yes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Florence&#8217;s historic wine windows are part of the city&#8217;s cultural heritage, many have evolved into businesses that cater almost exclusively to tourists. Their popularity today is driven less by <strong><em>wine culture<\/em><\/strong> than by <strong>Instagram<\/strong> and <strong>TikTok<\/strong>, where the experience of being served through a tiny historic window has become a viral photo opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem is that visitors often end up paying premium prices for a highly commercialized experience. A glass of wine typically costs around <strong>\u20ac8<\/strong>, yet it is frequently poured from inexpensive, entry-level bottles that many quality wine bars would never feature by the glass. In some cases, the markup can be <strong>up to five times higher<\/strong> than what you&#8217;d effectively pay for wine of comparable quality at a reputable enoteca.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60136\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5126021326686054;width:312px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-7-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-7-768x729.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-7-442x420.jpg 442w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-7-885x840.jpg 885w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-7-150x142.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-7-600x570.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-7-696x661.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wikipedro, a Florentine influencer, apologized for promoting the \u201cwine windows,\u201d which he felt created a fake, touristy image of Florence, despite being visually viral and engaging.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes this disappointing is that the focus is rarely on the wine itself. There are usually no explanations of the producer, vineyard, vintage, terroir, or grape varieties, no guided tasting, and little opportunity to discover Tuscany&#8217;s extraordinary wine heritage. The emphasis is on getting a quick drink, taking a photo, and moving on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For visitors who don&#8217;t know Florence well, it&#8217;s easy to mistake these stops for authentic local wine culture. In reality, if your goal is to taste excellent Tuscan wines, learn from knowledgeable staff, and enjoy fair value, you&#8217;ll have a far better experience at one of the city&#8217;s independent wine bars or specialist enotecas than by joining the queue at a viral wine window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Much Does a Wine Window Cost in Florence?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60138\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5126021326686054;width:307px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6--768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6--1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6--315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6--630x840.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6--150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6--300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6--600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6--696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-6--1068x1424.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The wine window menu at Babae, with markups ranging from 850% to 1100% over bottle cost<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices vary depending on the location, but in most cases you can expect to pay around <strong>\u20ac8 for a single glass of wine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue is not simply the price, it&#8217;s the value. In many cases, the wines served are inexpensive, entry-level labels that cost the operator only a few euros per bottle, meaning a single glass can recover two times the bottle&#8217;s purchase price. Rather than showcasing distinctive local producers, the focus is often on generic, mass-market wines selected because they are inexpensive to buy and easy to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if a Chianti is offered, it is frequently a basic <strong>Chianti DOCG<\/strong> from large-scale bottling operations rather than a characterful <strong>Chianti Classico DOCG<\/strong> from an independent estate. Likewise, sparkling wine is often standard <strong>Prosecco DOC<\/strong> instead of the higher-quality <strong>Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG<\/strong>, with the emphasis placed on keeping costs low rather than offering the best expression of the category.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60126\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5126021326686054;width:309px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-635x420.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-1270x840.jpg 1270w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-696x460.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-1392x921.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-1068x707.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1-1920x1270.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.italysfinestwines.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wine-windows-in-florence-1.jpg 1965w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is that visitors may end up paying premium prices for wines that many quality wine bars would never choose as representative of Tuscany&#8217;s extraordinary wine culture. For roughly the same <strong>\u20ac8<\/strong>, many specialist enotecas in Florence serve carefully selected wines from respected producers, often accompanied by knowledgeable staff who can explain the producer, vintage, terroir and grape varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, many wine windows are selling a social media moment rather than a genuine wine experience. If your goal is simply to take an Instagram or TikTok photo, they may deliver exactly that. But if your goal is to drink well, discover authentic Tuscan producers and receive fair value for your money, you&#8217;re likely to have a much better experience at one of Florence&#8217;s independent wine bars or specialist enotecas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wine Windows Florence List<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of Florence&#8217;s best-known wine windows include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Babae<\/strong> \u2013 Via Santo Spirito, 21R<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cantina de&#8217; Pucci<\/strong> \u2013 Via de&#8217; Pucci, 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Osteria Belle Donne<\/strong> \u2013 Via delle Belle Donne, 16R<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vivoli Gelateria<\/strong> \u2013 Via Isola delle Stinche, 7R<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fiaschetteria Fantappi\u00e9<\/strong> \u2013 Via dei Serragli, 47R<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Buchetta del Vino \/ Dello Strozzino<\/strong> \u2013 Piazza degli Strozzi, 16R<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DiVin Boccone<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All offer the novelty of being served through a historic opening, but they are best viewed as part of Florence&#8217;s sightseeing experience rather than destinations for anyone wishing to explore Italian wine in depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sustainable Tourism: A Better Way to Experience Tuscan Wine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainable wine tourism is about creating meaningful connections with the places you visit rather than simply collecting social media moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of following viral trends, choose experiences that support local wineries, independent wine bars and family-run businesses. A guided tasting or a visit to a winery allows you to discover Tuscany&#8217;s grape varieties, terroirs and traditions while contributing directly to the local economy and helping preserve its wine culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelling responsibly means respecting the identity of a destination, engaging with its people and valuing authenticity over mass tourism. The best memories of Tuscany are rarely found in the most viral attractions\u2014they are created through genuine encounters, unforgettable wines and experiences that leave a positive impact on the communities that make them possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Wine Bars in Florence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to experience Florence&#8217;s wine culture beyond the latest online trend, these specialist enotecas are excellent places to start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vino al Vino<\/strong> \u2013 An independent wine bar dedicated to small artisan producers, guided tastings and discovering wines from across Italy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pitti Gola e Cantina<\/strong> \u2013 One of Florence&#8217;s benchmark wine destinations, renowned for its exceptional Tuscan selection and expertly curated tasting flights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enoteca Spontanea<\/strong> \u2013 A reference point for natural, organic and low-intervention wines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Le Volpi e l&#8217;Uva<\/strong> \u2013 A long-standing favourite showcasing boutique wineries and lesser-known Tuscan estates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Casa del Vino<\/strong> \u2013 A historic Florentine institution with an extensive by-the-glass selection in a traditional setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you search &#8220;What is a wine window in Florence?&#8221; or browse Instagram and TikTok before visiting the city, you&#8217;ll probably come away thinking that drinking wine through a tiny stone window is the ultimate Florentine wine experience. 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