Florence, Italy Firenze
One of my favorite places is Florence because it is an ancient city filled with the sound of these incredible bells ringing in Giotto's Bell Tower.
Known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
This city was established by Lucius Cornelius Sulla in 80 BC as a settlement
for his veteran soldiers.
Once the capital city of Italy, this region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence is
located on the banks of the River Arno. It is a city that is known for its history and importance in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
The bridges of Florence
Bridges were a major link in the medieval street plan of Florence.
is the oldest bridge in Florence. It is a Medieval stone arch bridge over the Arno River. Documents show the bridge first appeared in 996. It was destroyed by a flood in 1117 and 1333. The bridge was rebuilt in 1345. Numerous shops for jewelers, art dealers and other merchants have been built along the bridge.
The Bridge of Gold
Ponte Vecchio is referred to the Bridge of Gold because of the glow
at night from all the goldsmith shops. Tourist stroll around the
streets and various shops. The River Arno flows below the ancient bridge
and its shops atop the stone structure become magical.
Gucci was founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence in 1921.
The map of Italy
The Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio from a distance, the city of beauty and culture.
museums in the world. It is located in the heart of Florence.
Paintings and Drawings
Consultation Rooms
Third Floor Gallery
Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci
45 Rooms which house some of the most famous paintings
of Italian, Tuscan art, among them are also Flemish, French, Dutch and German
works of art.
Michelangelo's David
Michelangelo
Regarded as the greatest living artist in his lifetime.
He was born March 6, 1475 in the Florentine territory (present day Tuscany) and grew up in Florence. He studied as an apprentice
under Ghirlandaio for three years beginning in 1488.
Some of Michelangelo's greatest works as a sculptor, painter, poet and architect are in Florence, Italy,
The Hermitage in St. Petersburg (Russia), London National Gallery, Royal Collection
in Windsor, Sistine Chapel Ceiling (Vatican), scenes from Genesis are painted on the ceiling and
The Last Judgement on the Altar Wall.
3 Men Stature
Loggia dei Lanzu at the Uffazi
by Sandro Filipepi called Botticelli, 1486
by Sandro Filipepi called Botticelli
Self portrait
Leonardo de Vinci was born April 15, 1452 near Vinci, Italy in the Republic of Florence.
He was a gifted painter, sculptor, architect and engineer.
Leonardo da Vinci
Cupola of the Cathedral
The slender structure is free standing and has 7 bells.
Grand Hall
12 Century hotel just outside historic Florence
frame the Tuscan sky
the terracotta roofs and listening as the Bell Tower rings
out over the ancient city.
my belles choses..my beautiful things
the beautiful birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
