Birthplace of the Renaissance

I’m sure you can tell I’ve been slowing down lately with the writing… I’m losing steam as we get closer to the end of the trip… but we are still doing just as much and I am taking just as many pictures so don’t worry… things are being recorded in one way or another. Just expect more bullet point lists and photo only posts. :)

As Renée let on, we spent much of yesterday climbing the steps of the Duomo, a cathedral in the city center. The building is beautiful and the view from the top is even more magnificent.









Today we had the opportunity to see Michelangelo’s sculpture of David currently located in The Gallery of the Accademia di Belle Arti (Accademia Gallery). The sculpture was beautiful and the thought that he sculpted the figure from a huge block of marble at the age of 26 is even more amazing. It was a truly breath taking experience. Unfortunately we weren’t able to take pictures in the museum but If you click here you’ll be able to see a picture of the sculpture: David

We’ve also taken a bus tour of the city,



visited the Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli) , and Walked around a lot to truly gain a real perspective of this City of the Renaissance. The city is beautiful. The art is magnificent. The food isn’t that great from what we’ve had but you can’t win them all. Take a look at some of the pictures below. We’ll see you in Rome tomorrow. Good Night.

Gerrae