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Vatican Museums
Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:52 pmWe continued our tour of Vatican Museums in the Renaissance Wing.
Cupola di San Pietro
Mon Dec 04, 2017 3:46 pmFrom the roof of St Peter's Basilica, the view is panoramic.
Basilica di San Pietro
Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:26 pmSt. Peter's Basilica is the greatest Church in Christendom.
Boboli Gardens
Thu Nov 30, 2017 2:42 pmWe marinated in the stunning views of Boboli Gardens behind Palazzo Pitti.
Accademia
Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:06 amOn 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 pmWe 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 pmAt 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 amWe 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 pmChronologically, Uffizi begins on the top floor, starting with Medievel and Early-Renaissance Art.
Giotto's Campanile
Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:30 amWe 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 pmFlorence 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 amIn 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 amSanta 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 amFrom 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 amIt'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 amToo much Palazzo Pitti for one post, so we continue.
Palazzo Pitti
Sun Nov 26, 2017 8:06 amPalazzo 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 pmWe 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 amWe visited Palazzo Medici and San Marco Basillica and Convent in Florence.