After our visit to Pisa we caught the train to Florence, where we stayed for two days. Florence is not only known for its beauty, but as the cradle of the Renaissance.
Florence is a stunning city with the River Arno running through it. We made the best of our time in Florence and got to enjoy a lot of what this bustling city has to offer, although I do suspect we only touched the surface. This gives us a good reason to return for another visit in the future.
Piazzale Michelangelo
This vast square offers the best panoramic views of this beautiful city. We visited this square twice, once during the day and then at sunset. The first time we climbed the many stairs that scale the hillside to get to the top and the second time we caught the bus there. At this square we also found a nice little market selling an array of food and souvenirs.
This vast square offers the best panoramic views of this beautiful city. We visited this square twice, once during the day and then at sunset. The first time we climbed the many stairs that scale the hillside to get to the top and the second time we caught the bus there. At this square we also found a nice little market selling an array of food and souvenirs.
Michelangelo's David
We visited the Galleria Dell Academia to see Michelangelo's David. What a beautiful statue and hard to believe that it was carved out of a single piece of stone.
Duomo
Florence's duomo is the city's most iconic landmark and it is amongst Italy's "Big Three" (the other two being the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Colosseum in Rome). Construction of this cathedral began in 1296 by Sienese architect Arnolfo di Cambio and it took almost 150 years to complete. Its neo-Gothic facade was designed in the 19th century by architect Emilio de Fabris to replace the uncompleted original. The Duomo stands out with its red-tiled dome, beautiful bell tower and beautiful pink, white and green marble facade.
Florence's duomo is the city's most iconic landmark and it is amongst Italy's "Big Three" (the other two being the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Colosseum in Rome). Construction of this cathedral began in 1296 by Sienese architect Arnolfo di Cambio and it took almost 150 years to complete. Its neo-Gothic facade was designed in the 19th century by architect Emilio de Fabris to replace the uncompleted original. The Duomo stands out with its red-tiled dome, beautiful bell tower and beautiful pink, white and green marble facade.
Piazza della Signoria
The Piazza della Signoria, a huge L-shaped square has been the centre of political life in Florence since the 14th century. It is situated in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall of Florence.
The Piazza della Signoria, a huge L-shaped square has been the centre of political life in Florence since the 14th century. It is situated in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall of Florence.
Dinner at Le Fonticine
While in Florence we had to try Bistecca alla Fiorentina, chargrilled T-bone steak which is an icon of Tuscan cuisine. This restaurant came highly recommended by the concierge at our hotel, as it specialises in grilled meat. The T-bone steak that we ordered was cooked to perfection and it was delicious. We enjoyed the steak with panzanella salad. This was one of the best meals we had in Italy.
Uffizi Gallery
The world-renowned Uffizi Gallery is the jewel in Florence's crown. It is home to over 1500 works of art, including Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto, Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Raphael. It is a beautiful gallery with amazing art.
The world-renowned Uffizi Gallery is the jewel in Florence's crown. It is home to over 1500 works of art, including Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto, Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Raphael. It is a beautiful gallery with amazing art.
Spectacular views of the Arno river from the Uffizi Gallery
Mercato Centrale
This is one of Florence's oldest and largest food markets, and it is housed in a 19th century iron-and glass structure. It is a wonderful market with lots of fresh produce and food.
This is one of Florence's oldest and largest food markets, and it is housed in a 19th century iron-and glass structure. It is a wonderful market with lots of fresh produce and food.
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