Florence is good for the legs . . .
Trip Start
Jul 26, 2008
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Trip End
Sep 19, 2008
Up and into town for a day of sightseeing. A short walk down the hill and first stop is the Ponte Veccio, famous bridge. Packed with people, but fantastic looking at all the goldsmiths and jewelry on the bridge. Continued on to the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), and Giotto's belltower. Fantastic buildings in 3 different colours of marble. Decided to do the long queue to climb the dome, had a picnic lunch while waiting in line! Climbed the 500 odd steps to the top for fantastic panoramic views over the city and the surrounding hills. Back down and onto the the Basillica de Santa Croce which has the tombs of Michealangelo, Galilieo and many others. Back toward the town centre and into the Ufizzi gallery, with artworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli and Caravaggio to name a few. Fantastic. After a long and overwhelming day, walked back to a restaurant near camp and had a delicious meal - managed to order in Italian! What a great day . . .
