Between viewing all of the breathtaking art, churches, and architecture of Firenze the past 10 days I’ve been exploring Italy I was able to take time out and give back to the Firenze community. Including a community service opportunity while in Firenze was perfectly fitting. It may seem odd to do community service for a community that you are not from, and only a part of for a mere three weeks; however, it makes perfect sense when you consider that nearly all of the historical works here in Firenze were completed for the community. The beautiful works of art, from fresco paintings to sculptures, were commissioned by the wealthy and were used for both their own amusement and the community’s. Much of the art commissioned by the wealthy was put into museums that the same wealthy
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