Florence
Now this is the perfect city for taking photographs.
History at every corner. Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, and has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages.
Walk through the streets and soak up the atmosphere. Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany.
Now this is the perfect city for taking photographs.
History at every corner. Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, and has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages.
Walk through the streets and soak up the atmosphere. Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany.
Making new friends in Florence
Where to stay --I stayed at Hotel Scoti . Very clean,central and not too expensive . The entrance door on Via Tournabuoni is next to Prada and opposite Cartier . You enter through the large wooden door. We were on the second floor. If you fly Ryanair to Pisa then take the bus to Florence. You will be dropped of at the Train station. Directions to walk to hotel from the Santa Maria Novella railway station in about ten minutes are as follows: take Via Panzani and turn right into Via Rondinelli, which then becomes Via Tornabuoni. Number 7 (blue) is on the right after the traffic lights and directly opposite Cartier. Breakfast is another 5 EURO`S but is a good way to start your day of site seeing. We would like to thank our hosts for sorting the problem with our case.
River Arno
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Camera`s must charged and ready for action. You will think you are going back in history. So capture your memories.
The best way to see the city is on foot. Walk in the footsteps of some of the most famous artists in history.
We climbed to the top of the Duomo. It `s real name is The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower, but it`s better known as Il Duomo di Firenze. There are 463 steps up to the highest point in central Florence.
Giotto’s Campanile (bell tower) offers more spectacular views and the Duomo too.
Today it is the fifth largest church in Europe, behind Saint Peter’s, Saint Paul’s in London, the cathedral of Seville and that of Milan.
The views are from Piazzale Michelangelo are special
You have to cross the river Arno.This piazza has a replica statue of Michelangelo's David. There`s wonderful panoramic views over the city. My highlight of the whole trip.The beer was good as well.
You have to cross the river Arno.This piazza has a replica statue of Michelangelo's David. There`s wonderful panoramic views over the city. My highlight of the whole trip.The beer was good as well.
Thank you for the memories
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Be warned it gets extremely hot in the summer months of June to September. Why not visit during December for the Christmas markets.Not so hot then.
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Ponte Vecchio
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The Ponte Vecchio is the home talented goldsmiths, and a stroll across it still shows a dazzling array of fine jewellery. The bridge links the two sides of the Arno.The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge on the Arno bridge to survive the Second World War.
We did get offered drugs so beware.
We did get offered drugs so beware.
River Arno
The Baptistry of St John is one of Florence' stand-out churches with its octagonal design, bronze doors and ornate Romanesque exterior.
Boy David Michelangelo Square
Above is a copy of the boy David. The real sculpture is now kept in the Accademia Galleria. Stunning sunsets
Florence`s football team
According to most, Florence is a piece of art.I hope my images help you enjoy this masterpiece.