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January 21st 2011

Published: January 21st 2011

So throughout the past week I've gone out in the city each day to try and get to know Florence better. It will be my home for the next three and a half months and so I want to know it inside and out. Getting lost and then finding your way back home as proven to be the most efficient and enoyable way to figure out the city's layout. I tried sticking to a map, but everyone else was having more fun g... Read Full Entry

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This is some old church-type building at the end of my street. I havn't quite figured out what its function is.

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Its old though....

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This is also near my apartment. It is one of many mini-shrines and religious icons throughout the city.

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They almost always appear at the corner of a building.

The Orno

The Orno

The Orno

Piazza delle Republicca

This arched element is a remnant from Ancient Roman times. It is preserved with care because it was a gate in the original city walls.

Piazza delle Republicca

In Italia, people never visit eachothers' apartments or homes because they are too small and the city has such a rich street life.

Piazza delle Republicca

The various Piazzas are where Italians often meet to grab coffee or just chat. Even the kids socialize here, thus the carousel.

Piazza delle Republicca

Yes, they even meet here for band practice.

Piazza delle Republicca

They meet here for everything, including rallies, and political lobbying.

Piazza delle Signoria

21st January 2011

Wendy
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Oh, Sarah! Thank you many times over for wonderful pictures. Makes it neat to picture there so much better! Now we can see all that you see and know about Florence a bit! They are wonderful!!!

25th January 2011

Pat L
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000000h Sarah --- I can't even tell you what goosebumps it gives me to see the pictures you're so kind to share with us - especially ones like the Arch at P. delle Republicca - I just expect the next picture to have all the tourists cleared out and horse drawn chariots parading thru the courtyard with Charlton Heston at the reins!!! Sure does give new meaning to "old", speaking from the "colonies" over here! THANK YOU for sharing so eloquently!

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