Finally (finally!) posting some photos of the romantic capitol of Tuscany: Florence. As the birthplace of the Renaissance, a World Heritage Site, and ranked as one of the most beautiful cities in the world by Forbes, Florence doesn’t need introduction.
Over a month ago now, I stepped off the train having no idea what to expect (Ryanair’s strict cabin luggage forced me to leave even my guide book behind!), but even this was part of the allure. Of course, the Duomo, the domed cathedral of the city, was visible from nearly any point in the city, but even ‘unimportant attractions’–little side streets peppered with cafes and gelaterias, brimmed with charm. Mmmmm….present nostalgia:
The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore
The Neptune Fountain (1575) at Piazza della Signoria
Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge built in 1345 (and the only Florentine bridge to survive WWII).
At Ponte Vecchio
The view from Piazza Michelangelo
A panoramic view of Firenze
Yes, wouldn’t mind a visit back!
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