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Firenze
... and who brought back the ancient Roman style to the Renaissance. Basically he seems to be the father of the Renaissance, which started in Firenze in 1401. The Duomo is a marvel because since the Roman times no one could figure out how to get that dome to do what he did- not only was he a master of architecture, but of engineering, science and artistry, too. There is a discussion in architecture now about how our industry does not embrace ...
Florence and Tuscany- Mama Mia
... to be 89 years old, which was very old for his time.
We also saw the Florence Duomo and baptistery. Very beautiful and detailed church. We also toured the Basilica di Santa Croce. This is where the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo are, along with many other tombs. It is the church of the San Franciscans. The basilica has beautiful stained glass windows and the alter in gold. Very ...
Firenze
... to the Duomo and got trapped by the rain for a while. What to do? Hmmm… well, seek shelter in the Festival del Gelato, naturally… Had Bacio, some other kind of chocolate starting with a G and Rosa. Then waddled past Dante’s house and also the Casa Buonarroti (ala Michelangelo’s pad which now has a kebab shop for a neighbour). Irritatingly the rain kept coming and my feet were getting quite a wash in my slipslops. Decided it was time to get ...
Day 13: Getting undone under the Tuscan sun
... who emerged from our mist: Geordie and Harry. They were the first to get off the bus and the last to leave the parking lot. Guarding each of our bus entrance, Geordie and Harry had their hands crossed and their eyes wide opened, staring at each approaching African with boldness. The job was actually quite fitting for Harry’s intimidating look with his eight metal stub piercings on his skull and a Mohawk haircut. We all moved very quickly out ...
Venise - Florence : Jour 4 à Florence
... la Basilica di San Lorenzo, qui est entouré par un marché. L'entrée coûte 3,50€ et lles photos sont interdites.Je descends ensuite en direction du Ponte Vecchio. Sur le chemin je passe devant lachiesa Orsanmichele, l'entrée est payante je décide donc de ne pas y entrée car de l'entrée principale on voit à peu près tout ce qu'il y a à voir à l'intérieur. L'extérieur du bâtiment est magnifique, c'est une église de forme carrée ...


