Day 5-6: Florence, Part 2
Watching the world go by down below while we enjoy a gelato.
After we went to the Duomo, we went to the Accademia Gallery gallery and saw the statue of Michelangelo’s David. You know, the David that slings the stone at Goliath. You could see the rock in David's right hand and the sling over his shoulder, all carved in marble. There are not words to describe the experience. Photo's were not allowed.
In the afternoon, we went to the Uffizi Gallery (Museum) to look at many famous paintings. The ones that you see in books and on post cards. The museum has so many paintings that it could take weeks to give them all a good look. Even if you were just running from room to room, it would take at least all day.
The museum is massive. This is just one of the outside corridors; this one leads to the entrance which is in the background.
The gallery down one wall.
The front entry to the gallery courtyard.
A section of the inside corridor ceiling. This is just one section of over 25, each the size of a small room. Photo's not allowed of the artwork below.
A view of the Ponte Vecchio bridge from the museum window. We were told that the bridge originally included fish mongers and butcher shops but the stench was too strong. So the Medici family changed it to allow only jewelry stores.
Up on the roof of the gallery. You can purchase a snack and drink and sit outside.
The clock tower up close. The weather was perfect when we were there.
The Duomo, looking across from the gallery. No climbing, otherwise you might fall off while taking a better shot!
Outside the gallery; art everywhere, even on the sidewalk. Two artists rendering the Madonna and Child in chalk.
Walking around after the tour. The Ponte Vecchio bridge and the Arno river in the afternoon light.
Is this a car or a toy? I think the play car I had as a kid was bigger than this!
Walking over to the hotel to check in. They moved the luggage for us already which was nice.
The room had really nice fresco's painted on the walls. The bed was ultra comfortable as well. Service was ok.
The view out our window.
Breakfast at the St. Regis. They have donuts on the breakfast buffet! The kids would have loved these!
Ognissanti church on the piazza. One last walk around.
Interior of the church. As with everything else in Florence, breathtakingly beautiful.
Our car has the B & O sound system. We came upon this sign while wandering the streets of Florence.
Next stop, Monte Carlo and more cars!