Author: Anthony
Accademia Gallery Florence
Accademia Gallery The Accademia Gallery is a short walk from the Piazza del Duomo. It is home to the original statue of David that Michelangelo created. It’s so beautiful, big and imposing you just stand there in awe. There are other replicas throughout the town of Florence but none of them even ...
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Statue of David Florence Italy
Statue of David is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture created between 1501 and 1504, by the great Michelangelo. The statue represents the Biblical hero David.
The Statue of David may be the world’s most recognizable statue. It stands about 17 feet tall and made of marble.
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Giottos Bell Tower Florence Italy
Giottos Bell Tower Giottos Bell Tower is adjacent to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and right next to the magnificent Duomo. Giotto di Bondone considered the father of modern painting had designed and constructed this majestic bell tower. The entrance is through the tiny bookshop at th...
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Pitti Palace Florence
Pitti Palace Florence Pitti Palace is positioned on the south side of the River Arno. After a delightful walk over the Ponte Vecchio Bridge I came up to this breathtaking palazzo. I walked up the stairs and easily found my way into Pitti Palace. Pitti Palace is a treasure house of Florentine histo...
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Galileos Museum Florence Italy
Galileos Museum Galileos Museum is situated in the historical Piazza dei Giudici. It is close to the River Arno and next door to the Uffizi Gallery. Galileos Museum collection is really well demonstrated in a way that helps you comprehend the role of Florence in renaissance science and discove...
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Piazzale Michelangelo Florence Italy
Piazzale Michelangelo Piazzale Michelangelo is the most panoramic and breathtaking place to visit in Florence. It overlooks the Arno River, the city and the rolling hills. This amazing terrace is a popular site with locals and tourists. It was created as part of major restructuring of the city...
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Bargello Museum Florence
Bargello Museum Bargello Museum is just a block down from the Piazza della Signoria. It is on the corner of Via del Proconsolo and Via Ghibellina. Via del Proconsolo is the road that leads around the back end of the Duomo. The building itself is fascinating with terrific architectural detail. ...
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Dante House Florence Italy
Dante House Dante House is situated on a corner and is located very close to the Church of Danta. This isn't the actual house Dante lived in. It was reconstructed and is in the area where he lived. Dante’s history is retold in this museum. Dante Alighieri is the great poet, writer the fat...
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Duomo Museum Florence Italy
Duomo Museum Duomo Museum is located just behind the Duomo with easy access from the square. This museum is well laid out with great displays and very good lighting. Duomo Museum helps to put the history of Florence and the area into perspective. It’s not that big, however it has some terrif...
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Palazzo Vecchio Florence Italy
Palazzo Vecchio Palazzo Vecchio is one of Florence’s most grand and significant buildings. Generations of the powerful Medici family lived here. They ruled and conducted business from here until the family moved to the Pitti Palace. The Palazzo Vecchio is now a museum, but it still holds the sy...
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Medici Chapels Florence Italy
Medici Chapels The Medici Chapels is attached to the beautiful San Lorenzo church. The chapels were added to commemorate the famous and powerful Medici family. It houses some of the most important sculptures ever completed by Michelangelo. I am so glad that I decided to stop by the Medici Chap...
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Boboli Gardens Florence Italy
Boboli Gardens Boboli Gardens are a great place to escape the crazy crowds and relax with stunning views of Florence and the surrounding hillsides. The Boboli Gardens are an impressive collection of well-manicured hedges and lawns with an exceptional view of Florence's panorama and the Pitti Pal...
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Church of Santa Maria Novella Florence
Church of Santa Maria Novella Florence The Church of Santa Maria Novella is located in Florence and is situated across from the Santa Maria Novella Railway Station. The Church of Santa Maria Novella is a very beautiful church. Before walking inside the church, take some time and admire the bea...
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Piazza del Duomo Florence Italy
Piazza del Duomo Piazza del Duomo is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence. Piazza del Duomo is the center of several attractions you will want to visit. You will find the Florence Cathedral with the Brunelleschi's Dome, the Giotto's Bell Tower. The Florence Cathedral is a must-...
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Church Santa Croce Florence
Church Santa Croce The Church Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) is very distinguishing and beautiful. It is situated on the Piazza di Santa Croce. The sheer size of Santa Croce is tremendous with the side chapels along the cloisters also filled with great works of art. Church Santa Cro...
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Piazza di Santa Maria Novella Florence Italy
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella The Piazza Santa Maria Novella is adjacent to the Church of Santa Maria Novella. It is situated close by the bus station and rail station, which is the main transport hub in Florence. Once I arrived here, I was happy to sit down and just relax. It doesn’t get c...
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Loggia dei Lanzi Florence Italy
Loggia dei Lanzi Loggia dei Lanzi is a roofed stone building with open walls on two sides. It is situated on the southeast corner of the Piazza della Signoria. It houses many unbelievable statues. They are very intense and grandiose. As you walk up the steps you will notice huge marble lions ...
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La Specola Museum of Zoology and Natural History
La Specola Museum of Zoology and Natural History Florence La Specola Museum of Zoology and Natural History is located right near the Pitti Palace. It is the oldest natural history museum in Europe. Inside there is a huge collection acquired by several generations of the Medici family. They colle...
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Great Synagogue and Museum of Florence
Great Synagogue and Museum of Florence Great Synagogue and Museum of Florence is a large and interesting synagogue with a small museum that will give you some background on the Jewish community in Florence. It's a short walk from Piazza Santa Croce. If you happen to be are over there, it's wor...
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Salvatore Ferragamo Museum Florence
Salvatore Ferragamo Museum Salvatore Ferragamo Museum is well done and is situated in the basement of the Ferragamo store at Via dei Tornabuoni. The museum is a little small but it was interesting to learn the history of Ferragamo. It really opened my eyes to fashion history. He started out when ...
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Piazza Santa Croce Florence Italy
Piazza Santa Croce Piazza Santa Croce is one of the oldest and most distinguished squares of Florence. It retains many of its historic buildings including the Church of Santa Croce. This church dominates Piazza Santa Croce. When standing in the piazza, just sit back and admire the beautiful faça...
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Brera District Milan
Brera District Milan Brera District Milan is a maze of back streets and cobbled roads for you to explore. It is lined with art galleries and boutiques. There are many restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy a nice meal. It is just a five minute walk north of the Duomo. The famous museum, Pinac...
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Brera Picture Gallery Milan
Brera Picture Gallery Milan Pinacoteca di Brera Brera Picture Gallery Milan is located in the Brera District Milan (one of the most fashionable districts in Milan). It is considered Milan's most distinguished art gallery, with many famous paintings and sculptures. The number of master...
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Piazza della Repubblica Florence Italy
Piazza della Repubblica Florence Italy Piazza della Repubblica is like the central hub of Florence. You always seem to walk through this Piazza on your way to another Florence gem. Piazza della Repubblica is a crossroad between Via Tornabuoni and Piazza della Signoria. It is a magnificent area, h...
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Church of San Lorenzo Florence
Church of San Lorenzo Church of San Lorenzo may be the largest and oldest church in Florence. This basilica was the parish church of the powerful Medici family. The Medici family had the very best sculptors, architects and painters at their disposal to create some beautiful work. It boasts a f...
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Piazza Santo Spirito Florence Italy
Piazza Santo Spirito Piazza Santo Spirito is one of Florence's true local piazzas. It’s one a place where the locals stop buy to get a newspaper or perhaps pick up some fruit and vegetables at the daily morning market. Piazza Santo Spirito is the home of the beautiful Church of Santo Spirito...
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Church of Santo Spirito Florence Italy
Church of Santo Spirito Church of Santo Spirito is a must see when visiting Florence. It is situated on the beautiful little piazza Santo Spirito, in the Oltrarno section of Florence. Oltrarno is the neighborhood on the south side of the River Arno. There isn’t a lot of tourist traffic compared...
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