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ITALY FLORENCE OCT 2015

 

 ITALY FLORENCE OCT 2015

25 Oct 2015

Florence

We took the train from Roma Termini to Florence Centre Train Station. It was a 3 hours train journey. In Florence, we stayed at Hotel Mary Stella for 2 nights.

Florence is best viewed from the ground and most of the attractions are easily  accessed by foot. We started from the hotel.

Basilica of Santo Maria Novella






Basilica di San Lorenzo


Capella Medicee

Florence Cathedral is the most prominent landmark in Florence and the buildings are completed in 1434. The dome of the cathedral dominates the skyline of Florence.



The cathedral complex consists of the Dumo, Giotto Campanile and the Baptistery of St. John

















The façade are just awesome. The craftsmanship and creativity are breathtaking.









Our time in Florence was short and did not go inside the cathedral to view.

Another place I cannot recalled



Jewish Synagogue


Santo Croce – the Temple of Italic Glories and Piazza Santo Croce






Arno River and walking towards Piazzale Michelangelo


















Porto San Niccolo 5383 86 88)  





Piazzale Michelangelo. Up here we had a panoramic view of the city of Florence.  Its skyline has been carefully preserved to keep away modern high rise buildings.


























                                         

Walking along Arno River to Pitti Palace








Pitti Palace and nearby








Basilica di Santo Spirito




Arno River and the many bridges along this river.












Ponte Vecchio











Uffizi Gallery





Piazza della Signoria





Palazzo Vecchio













Piazza della Republica









    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

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