FLORENCE

(FIRENZE)

Florence, is such an amazing city to see....for art lovers this is a must see city since it was the birthplace of Renaissace Art!!! For non art lovers....this city is also for you!!!!!!! The architecture is simply amazing.....it's something you must see for yourself.....pictures do not do this city justice!!!!! Florence has so much to offer.....unfortunately i stayed only 2 days in this fantastic city!!!!!! I love art and and seeing ancient buildings......needless to say i was in heaven!!!!!

Below are some of the amazing things you will see if you ever decide to visit this fantastic city!!!!

Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral

David

Baptistry

The construction of this gothic Cathederal began in 1296 and was completed 140 years later, 1436. This church is considered to be the 3rd largest of the Christian world after St.Peter's in ROme and St.Paul's in London. Arnolfo Di Cambio began construction, Filippo Brunelleschi completed the Cathederal and Emilio DeFabris put the finishing touches on this Cathederal by decorating the facade in marble.

At the young age of 26, Michelangelo was asked by the Florentine Republic to sculpt a figure. Michelangelo had firm beliefs of what "ideal beauty " was. The result of his studies, theories and fantasies resulted in in the "David". He took 3 years to complete this masterpiece and later "David" was placed in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria. The actual "David" is found in a museum but a replica is found in the Piazza della Signoria.

This was dedicated to St.John the Baptist patron Saint of Florence. This baptistry is the oldest building in the city. Dante the famous poet was baptized here. There are 3 sets of doors to this Baptistry....the door known as "Ghiberti's Paradise" shows stories fromthe Old Testament, the other dooor by Ghiberti show stories from the New Testament and the southern doors showed relief stories of St.John the Baptist, the Cardinal and Theological Virtues.

Giotto's Belltower

Dante's Home

Duomo

The plan of the Belltower was designed by Giotto. He began the work in 1334 and continued to work until his death in 1337. Andrea Pisano,and, afterwards, Francesco Talenti continued the project....it was completed in 1359.This Belltower is located beside the Cathederal.

Dante Alighieri, a well known poet in Florence wrote the masterpiece "La Divina Commedia" or the Divine Comedy. He was born in Florence in the year 1265 and he died in 1321.

The famous Duomo was constructed by Filippo Brunelleschi between 1420 and 1434. The Duomo is part of the Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathederal.

Ponte Vecchio

Birth of Venus

Tondi Doni

This bridge is the oldest in Florence and is the only to survive the Nazis from World War 2. Thi sunique bridge crosses the arno where the river bed is narrowest. This bridge was constructed in 1345 by Neri di Fioravante.

This painting was done by Sandro Botticelli. This painting can be found in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.This painting is considered to be one of the most famous paintings in Italian Renaissance. Botticelli uses various mythological characters in many of his paintings.

This painting was done by Michelangelo and is called "The Tondo Doni", the subject being the "Sacred Family".

Palazzo Vecchio

The Courtyard

St.Maria Novella

The Palazzo Vecchio or the "The Old Palace" is located in Piazza della Signoria. The construction of the Palace began in 1298 and was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio. One can see above the great clock at the base of the tower, the window of the "Alberghetto" which was the cell in the 15th century for the imprisonment of Cosimo the Elder. For 10 years the Grand Duke Cosimo1 resided in this Palace.

This is a another famous church found in Florence (Firenze).

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Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral	David	Baptistry
The construction of this gothic Cathederal began in 1296 and was completed 140 years later, 1436. This church is considered to be the 3rd largest of the Christian world after St.Peter's in ROme and St.Paul's in London. Arnolfo Di Cambio began construction, Filippo Brunelleschi completed the Cathederal and Emilio DeFabris put the finishing touches on this Cathederal by decorating the facade in marble.	At the young age of 26, Michelangelo was asked by the Florentine Republic to sculpt a figure. Michelangelo had firm beliefs of what "ideal beauty " was. The result of his studies, theories and fantasies resulted in in the "David". He took 3 years to complete this masterpiece and later "David" was placed in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria. The actual "David" is found in a museum but a replica is found in the Piazza della Signoria.	This was dedicated to St.John the Baptist patron Saint of Florence. This baptistry is the oldest building in the city. Dante the famous poet was baptized here. There are 3 sets of doors to this Baptistry....the door known as "Ghiberti's Paradise" shows stories fromthe Old Testament, the other dooor by Ghiberti show stories from the New Testament and the southern doors showed relief stories of St.John the Baptist, the Cardinal and Theological Virtues.
Giotto's Belltower	Dante's Home	Duomo
The plan of the Belltower was designed by Giotto. He began the work in 1334 and continued to work until his death in 1337. Andrea Pisano,and, afterwards, Francesco Talenti continued the project....it was completed in 1359.This Belltower is located beside the Cathederal.	Dante Alighieri, a well known poet in Florence wrote the masterpiece "La Divina Commedia" or the Divine Comedy. He was born in Florence in the year 1265 and he died in 1321.	The famous Duomo was constructed by Filippo Brunelleschi between 1420 and 1434. The Duomo is part of the Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathederal.
Ponte Vecchio	Birth of Venus	Tondi Doni
This bridge is the oldest in Florence and is the only to survive the Nazis from World War 2. Thi sunique bridge crosses the arno where the river bed is narrowest. This bridge was constructed in 1345 by Neri di Fioravante.	This painting was done by Sandro Botticelli. This painting can be found in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.This painting is considered to be one of the most famous paintings in Italian Renaissance. Botticelli uses various mythological characters in many of his paintings.	This painting was done by Michelangelo and is called "The Tondo Doni", the subject being the "Sacred Family".
Palazzo Vecchio	The Courtyard	St.Maria Novella
The Palazzo Vecchio or the "The Old Palace" is located in Piazza della Signoria. The construction of the Palace began in 1298 and was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio. One can see above the great clock at the base of the tower, the window of the "Alberghetto" which was the cell in the 15th century for the imprisonment of Cosimo the Elder. For 10 years the Grand Duke Cosimo1 resided in this Palace.	This is a another famous church found in Florence (Firenze).