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TIL Cellini's statue of Perseus with the Head of Medusa was placed in Florence facing Michelangelo's statue of David. Since David is facing Medusa's head, he turns to stone. This symbolized the Medici family regaining power over the Republic of Florence, which the David was a symbol for.

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