Ponte Vecchio
This grand bridge is one of the symbols of Florence.
It was built in 1345 and has been occupied by jewellers' shops since
1593.
View of Florence
The Piazzale Michaelangelo provides grand views of the old city.
Grandma and PhotoBabe
Grandma and PhotoBabe Chanapa pose with Florence in
the background.
Duomo
Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and it's impressive Campanile has become
Florence's most famous symbols.
Duomo Facade
The marble neo-Gothic facade of the grand Duomo.
Baptistry
The baptistry sits in front of the Duomo.
Gates of Paradise
This image shows four of 10 panes on the bronze east doors of the Bapistry.
The four scenes shown here are The Drunkenness of Noah and his Sacrifice,
Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac, Esau and Jacob, and Joseph Sold into
Slavery.
Duomo at night
A good example of hand-held shooting of night time images with the Nikon
Coolpix 990.
Duomo Dome
This vista was shot from the top of the Campanile.
Campanile View
The towering Campanile offers spectacular views after the LONG climb.
The Santa Croce church can be seen to the right.
Santa Croce
This gothic church contains the tombs and monuments
to may famous Florentines. They include Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli.
Michelangelo's David
This Michelangelo masterpiece was originally put on
display in 1504 at the Piazza della Signoria but was moved to the Accadamia
of Fine Arts in 1873.
Statue Gallery
One of the many room full of statues insde the Accadamia
of Fine Arts.
Palazzo Vecchio
The grand tower of Palazzo Vechio can be seen from anywhere in the old
city.
Piazza della Signoria
Fontana di Nettuno
This impressive fountain in front of the Plazzo Vecchio
honors the Roman sea god.
Sidewalk Art
A local artist displays his art work on the sidewalk.
Suggested Florence Travel Guides
(Order Through Amazon Books - Click on the book name)
Insight
Pocket Guides Florence
The Insight Pocket Guide series of books is my favorite
for short stays at any destination. The book highlights the must see
destinations in full day and half day itineraries. This includes detailed
maps and suggested walking routes. This guide is a must have especially
for a short visit.
Eyewitness
Travel Guides: Florence and Tuscany
Eyewitness guides provide great detail on sights and history.
It's a great reference especially with it's fantastic three dimensional
cutaway views of sites and monuments to point out all the details.
It makes finding things much easier than merely having a bunch
of words and a map.
Lonely
Planet Italy
As with most Lonely Planet guides, this Italy edition is
an invaluable resource for planning your journey. It offers you the
most up-to-date information about where to go and where to aviod,
how to get there and get around, where to stay at a reasonable rate.
The guide provides everything you'll need to know for a rewarding
visit.
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