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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West marry in Florence

American reality TV star Kim Kardashian (L) and American singer Kanye West (R) leave their residence in Paris on May 23, 2014, ahead of their wedding. Kanye West and his bride-to-be Kim Kardashian lunched on May 23 at a French chateau owned by iconic designer Valentino, kicking off a marathon celebration expected to culminate in the wedding of the year. (AFP)

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Television personality Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West celebrate their wedding on Saturday in a 16th century castle overlooking the historic city of Florence.

City authorities have confirmed the event. Overseen by a Protestant pastor the lavish wedding took place in the Forte di Belvedere, set on a hill overlooking the city which the couple hired for the night for €300,000 ($408,900).

People gather around American reality TV star Kim Kardashian (C) and American singer Kanye West (L) and they leave their residence in Paris on May 23, 2014, ahead of their wedding. Kanye West and his bride-to-be Kim Kardashian lunched on May 23 at a French chateau owned by iconic designer Valentino, kicking off a marathon celebration expected to culminate in the wedding of the year. (AFP)

Earlier on Friday, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West toured the Chateau de Versailles in France with hundreds of guests, the visit's organizer said.

Kim Kardashian stands in front of a vehicule with a stroller as she leaves her hotel on May 23, 2014 in Paris. Hip hop star Kanye West and reality TV celebrity Kim Kardashian are expected to tie the knot this weekend, fuelling speculation about the wedding's location. (AFP)

The couple were due to host an informal dinner and concert in Paris after visiting the palace, Omar Cherif told Reuters TV.