Firenze (Florence)

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Florence´s centro storico has more artistic treasures per square metre than any other city in the world. Some say that, of the 1,000 most important European artists of the second millennium, 350 lived or worked in Florence.

Of all its many squares, the Piazza Della Signoria is Florence’s showpiece piazza. Containing the Palazzo Vecchio and copy of Michelangelo’s David, along with Donatello’s Marzocco and a few nymphs and satyrs splashing in Ammanati’s Neptune fountain, I found it difficult to contain my trigger happy camera fingers!

Central Florence is dominated by the splendid piazza del Duomo, the city’s cathedral. It’s so huge that there’s no point nearby from which you can see the entire building.

From its historical piazza´s to its world class museums and elaborate churches, Florence is truly a gem and is one of my favorite spots so far!

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Photos

Skyline of Florence
With view of Duomo

Skyline of Florence 2
With view of Duomo

Skyline of Florence 3
The bridges of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo.

Skyline of Florence 4
What a eautiful backdrop!

Palazzo Vecchio Statues
Bartolomeo Ammanati's Fountain of Neptune

Palazzo Vecchio Statues 2
Replica of David

Piazza della Signoria Statues
Benvenuto Cellini's statue Perseus With the Head of Medusa in The Loggia dei Lanzi gallery on the edge of the Piazza della Signoria.

Famous gold boar in Mercato Nuovo
Rub its nose and youre sure to come back to Florence!

Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo and Campanile
Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo and Campanile (bell tower).

Comments

[ABBY]

HELP WANTED
I finally got a chance to sit down and go through all the journal entries and it all sounds and looks so amazing. I hope you're having a fabulous time...holidays wont be the same without you and I already know where I'm going for my next job :-D

[Rachel]

I love getting these blogs, tho sometimes I fall behind. But then I get to visit several places in one day=) Looks like you are making the most of your time. Beautiful pics. Keep on havin a ball!!