cradle of the Renaissance
noun phraseUK /ˈkreɪ.dəl əv ðə rɪˈneɪ.səns/
US /ˈkreɪ.dəl əv ðə ˈrɛn.ə.sɑːns/
A place where the Renaissance, a time of great art and learning, began and grew.
Florence, Italy, is often called the cradle of the Renaissance.
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2. A city or region famous for starting new ideas in art and science.
Historians describe Florence as the cradle of the Renaissance for its painters and thinkers.
3. A figurative phrase for the early stage of any great cultural movement.
Some call this small town the cradle of the Renaissance of modern music.
4. A term used in travel writing to highlight a place's historical importance.
The guidebook calls the region the cradle of the Renaissance and urges visitors to explore its museums.