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The Medici family reserved rooms for their prestigious collection during use of the gallery as magistrate's court in the 1700s. Made up of 40 rooms, the gallery contains works by Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio and... more
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Monique & Jason said
… in Florence... We "attacked" the Galleria degli Uffizi this morning... what a visit! In our Frommer… continue reading »
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Renowned for its panoramic views of Florence and the Arno valley, this terrace is a popular spot with locals and tourists. Created as part of major restructuring of the city walls, Giuseppe Poggi's sumptuous terrace is typicall... more
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Berry said
… it was worth it. Oh well. We drive up to the Piazzale Michelangelo for another nice view before driving back… continue reading »
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The Accademia Gallery is perhaps best-known for Michelangelo's David, removed after four centuries from Piazza Signoria, now exhibited in a specially constructed hall. Other works by Michelangelo include some of his Slave serie... more
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Mandy Winegarden said
… went to the Academia (Galleria dell’ Accademia) to see Micelangelo’s David. The Academy was the first… continue reading »
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San Miniato is one of the most striking examples of Florentine Romanesque architecture, characterized by its bicoloured white and green marble façade. The altar, pulpit and transept recess feature fine marble décor, while the f... more
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Leah! said
…Epiphany?! Honestly, Florence is an amazing city. Today we went up a huge hill to San Miniato… continue reading »
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Inside this garden lies the Buontalenti grotto (1583-1593). Decorated with Mannerist-style scenes from Greek and Roman mythology, the grotto includes copies of Michelangelo's famous Slave series, the originals of which were tra... more
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Saìda said
…'s amazing! Palazzo Vecchio is a must-see as well as Giardino Boboli! It seems like everything you would want… continue reading »
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The Memorial is a beautiful spot amidst wooded slopes, near the Greve River and approximately 5 miles from the historic center. Green courts with white crosses, on either side of a pylon, consist of 4,398 graves of soldiers who... more
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The Basilica di Santa Maria Novella church was built in 1278 by architects Fra Sisto and Fra Ristoro, who were part of the Dominican order. The work was carried on by Fra Jacopo Talenti and Fra Giovanni da Campi and was constru... more
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Nivariense said
… delante del Baptisterio y de la Catedral. Fuimos a ver Santa MarÃa Novella. Nos acercamos al Ponte Vecchio… continue reading »
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John and Erin said
… to the leaning tower and Battistero area. We didn’t go inside the tower, it was a bit pricey and we were happy… continue reading »
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Halfway through the 15th century Luca Pitti entrusted Brunelleschi with a large building project in the Boboli hills. Work began in 1457 but was only completed after the middle of the 16th century by the Medici brought it from... more
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Myra-World Explorer said
… visiting places in addition to the ones noted above: 1. Palazzo Pitti continue reading »
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This 2nd-century church is found in the Oltrarno. It was completely destroyed by a fire and rebuilt in the 18th Century by Ruggieri and then Mannaioni. The Brancacci Chapel is the most precious part remaining from the fire. It... more
Bagno A Ripoli Travel Experiences
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Day 22: Florence
Today, we made SURE we woke up early. We were unable to get reservations for the Uffizi and the Accademia so we knew we were going... Continue reading »
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Florence: In Love With David
Florence/Firenze was our next stop via Eurail or Trenitalia to be exact. Before I tell you about our crazy day, we have noted a few diffe... Continue reading »
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Day 10: Rome to Florence (Birth place of the Rena...
Our morning drive leads us to Florence, the Renaissance city in the beautiful mountain folds of Tuscany. Learn about the Duomo, Giotto's... Continue reading »
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Nice to Florence
16th December 2006 nice-florence up at 7am this morning, getting used to the fact that you get 30mins for breakie and to be on the... Continue reading »
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Epiphany Celebration
I arrived in Florence around 12:30 in the afternoon on January 6th. I took a bus from Sesto Fiorentino to San Min... Continue reading »
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