Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Back Date: 6 Nov 08 ~ Florence


Today we depart from Venice to the Renaissance city of Florence.. located at Tuscany region.. approx 3hrs highway drive from Venice....

Florence or Firenze lies on Arno River is known for its history and its importance in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture....

Panorami view of Florence city at Piazza Michelangelo





Big tourist buses are not allowed to enter the city centre.. so we have to visit most of the attractions on foot...

Cathedral of Santa Maria Dei Fiore



Giotto Bell Tower


Doors of Paradise (Baptistry)


Piazza Della Signoria - Piazza of statues
Palazzo Vecchio



Statue of David (covered)


Statue of Hercules (covered)


The Fountain of Neptune


The Laggio dei Lanzi Gallery


Perseus with the Head of Medusa (Versace Logo was inspired from Head of Medusa)


The Rape of the Sabine Women


Uffizi Gallery


Leonardo Davinci


Michelangelo


Ponte Vecchio - the only covered bridge


Santa Croce Basilica


After the walking tour.. we were transferred to the hilltop for dinner at Falciani Restaurant....
found this... ancient wine.. donno still drinkable or not


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