After driving through the region of Lake Como, we arrived at a high overlook atop the city of Florence. We could see it all. Above us was a reproduction of Michaelangelo's famous statue of David. InRead more
After driving through the region of Lake Como, we arrived at a high overlook atop the city of Florence. We could see it all. Above us was a reproduction of Michaelangelo's famous statue of David. InRead more
A recommendation from our guide led us to the Gusta Pizzaria and afterwards to the Santa Trinita Ice Cream Store. It got this name because it is located just at the western end of the Santa TrinitaRead more
The Grand Hotel Baglioni was our home while in Florence. It is a lovely old structure that has been meticulously maintained. Although it is old, it is quite comfortable and very clean. It has aRead more
We had been to the Florence Duomo (cathedral) on a previous trip, but I had failed to get an adequate picture of Ghiberti's self-portrait in the doors of the Baptistry. This time I made sure that IRead more
Il Castello Vecchio, the "Old Castle," was the home of Lorenzo di Medici, and thus it became the de facto capital of the Florentine Republic. It was used as the center of government long after LorenzoRead more
Far more beautiful than the Duomo on the inside, the Church of Santa Croce is the site of the tombs of some of the most famous sons of Italy. It holds the remains of artists and inventors as diverseRead more
Il Castello Vecchio was the seat of the government of the Republic of Florence, one of the wealthiest and most powerful of the fifteenth century. The art inside the building is magnificent, andRead more
I went by myself early in the morning just to photograph the doors of the Baptistry of the Duomo. The originals have been removed and placed indoors to avoid further damage. These copies are replicasRead more
Before our group left the hotel I walked back to the cathedral to get some detailed shots of the elegant green, rose, and white marble. Every inch of the exterior is sculpted into a work of art.