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Vatican Museums

Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:52 pm

We continued our tour of Vatican Museums in the Renaissance Wing.

Cupola di San Pietro

Mon Dec 04, 2017 3:46 pm

From the roof of St Peter's Basilica, the view is panoramic.

Basilica di San Pietro

Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:26 pm

St. Peter's Basilica is the greatest Church in Christendom.

Boboli Gardens

Thu Nov 30, 2017 2:42 pm

We marinated in the stunning views of Boboli Gardens behind Palazzo Pitti.

Accademia

Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:06 am

On Thursday we visited the Accademia in order to see David, the greatest sculpture in the World, carved in Marble by the World's Greatest Sculptor.

Salone dei Cinquecento

Wed Nov 29, 2017 4:05 pm

We continued our tour of Palazzo Vecchio, viewing the Grand Hall, touring Pope Leo X's Apartments, and then visited the Christmas Market at Piazza Santa Croce.

Palazzo Vecchio Apartments and Terrace

Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:45 pm

At Palazzo Vecchio we were delighted by the Bust of Macchiavelli, enjoyed the view from the terrace, and were awed by the Hall of Justice.

Bargello First Floor

Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:21 am

We continued our tour of Bargello viewing Verrocchio's David, Donatello's David (bronze), Donatello's St George, and the famous Baptistry Doors Contest submission.

Uffizi Top Floor

Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:21 pm

Chronologically, Uffizi begins on the top floor, starting with Medievel and Early-Renaissance Art.

Giotto's Campanile

Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:30 am

We climbed to the top of Giotto's Campanile (Bell Tower) to admire the views.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:22 pm

Florence Cathedral is the fourth-largest Church in the world, with the largest brick dome in the world.

Basilica of Santa Croce

Mon Nov 27, 2017 10:39 am

In Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, we visited Baroncelli Chapel, Pazzi Chapel, the Sacristy, and Refectory.

Basilica di Santa Croce

Mon Nov 27, 2017 10:12 am

Santa Croce, Church of the Holy Cross, is the largest Franciscan Church in the world and was built in the 14th Century.

Brunelleschi's Dome

Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:49 am

From the summit of Brunelleschi's Dome, Florence glows in the Tuscan Winter Morning Sun.

Cupula de Santa Maria del Fiore

Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:38 am

It's 463 stairs to the top of Cúpula de Santa María del Fiore, and the view is great.

Pitti Palace

Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:22 am

Too much Palazzo Pitti for one post, so we continue.

Palazzo Pitti

Sun Nov 26, 2017 8:06 am

Palazzo Pitti is the Grandest Palace in Florence, primary residence of de' Medici family, and second-most prestigious art gallery in Florence.

Cappelle Medici and Piazza Santa Maria Novella

Sat Nov 25, 2017 12:00 pm

We visited Cappelle Medici inside Basilica of San Lorenzo, and then photographed the facade of Basilica di' Santa Maria Novella, from Piazza Santa Maria Novella (before touring the basilica).

Palazzo Medici and San Marco

Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:35 am

We visited Palazzo Medici and San Marco Basillica and Convent in Florence.

Exploring Florence

Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:15 pm

After arriving in Florence, we went exploring and took pictures of Basilica of Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Pitti.

Traveling to Florence

Thu Nov 23, 2017 2:21 pm

We flew to Rome with a stop in Atlanta, and from there took the train to Florence.