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February 24th 2006
Published: March 15th 2006
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Our pics from Florence.


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San LorenzoSan Lorenzo
San Lorenzo

Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in the 1400's. This is a view if the interior of the church looking toward the altar.
San LorenzoSan Lorenzo
San Lorenzo

The dome.
Look of disappointmentLook of disappointment
Look of disappointment

Rett outside the Laurentian Library just after discovering the Library is closed for restoration.
Galleria degli UffiziGalleria degli Uffizi
Galleria degli Uffizi

The Uffizi, constructed between 1560-1580, was originally built to house administrative offices, but now displays the Medici family's art collection. Including works by Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio.
Ponte Vecchio & Vasarian CorridorPonte Vecchio & Vasarian Corridor
Ponte Vecchio & Vasarian Corridor

Connecting the Uffizi with the then Medici residence, the Vasarian Corridor was constructed to give the family an escape route in the event of an uprising. Below the corridor is the pedistrain bridge, Ponte Vecchio.
Foundling HospitalFoundling Hospital
Foundling Hospital

Also created by Filippo Brunelleschi in the fourteen hundreds, today the Foundling Hospital is used as an orphanage for children.
Foundling HospitalFoundling Hospital
Foundling Hospital

An art installation in the courtyard.
Santa CroceSanta Croce
Santa Croce

Front facade.
Santa CroceSanta Croce
Santa Croce

The construction of the Basilica of Santa Croce began in 1294 and in its completion became a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
Santa CroceSanta Croce
Santa Croce

The tomb of Michelangelo
Santa CroceSanta Croce
Santa Croce

The tomb of Galileo
Pazzi ChapelPazzi Chapel
Pazzi Chapel

Another Brunelleschi design constructed between the years 1429 to 1461 in the Renaissance style. Front facade.
Pazzi ChapelPazzi Chapel
Pazzi Chapel

This is a shot of the cupola in the front portico.
Pazzi ChapelPazzi Chapel
Pazzi Chapel

Interior dome.
Pazzi ChapelPazzi Chapel
Pazzi Chapel

Matt admiring Brunelleschi's design.
Piazza Santa MariaPiazza Santa Maria
Piazza Santa Maria

Remick looking to Santa Maria Novella.
Santa Maria NovellaSanta Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella

Front facade redesigned by Alberti.
Santa Maria NovellaSanta Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella

Detail of rear facade.
Santa Maria del FioreSanta Maria del Fiore
Santa Maria del Fiore

Front facade. The architects lending contribution are too numerous to name and span several centuries; the building is therefore a conglomeration of style and decoration.
Santa Maria del FioreSanta Maria del Fiore
Santa Maria del Fiore

Interior shot of dome. Brunelleschi prepared a design for the dome that he daringly proposed to build without the aid of formwork, a feat had never before been done.
The BaptisteryThe Baptistery
The Baptistery

Opposing the front facade of Santa Maria del Fiore. Ceiling of mosaics depicting episodes in the Bible.


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