Final Photos of Florence

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Built in the 11th century, atop Roman foundations, this is Florence’s oldest surviving building – one thousand years old. The Bapistry is known for it’s bronze doors. The most famous ones are these east doors that face the Duomo. Ghiberti spent 27 years (1425-1452) working on these panels. Murph and I ran over to see the doors one morning just after sunrise.
Each panel in the doors depicts scenes from the old testiment. This one is of onlookers exulting as Moses receives the Tablets of the Law from God. (Or as I would say, the Ten Commandments)
Iconic photo of Giatto’s tower (right), Brunelleschi’s Dome (in back), Duomo or Cathedral (center) and Bapistry (left). Breathtaking marble workmanship!
We could stand here for hours to look at the details of this work of art!
You know we did!!! Great view from up top 😉
Ponte Vecchio at night. Nice reflections.
Florence is so picturesque!
Santa Croce – Michelangelo’s church and neighborhood while growing up.
This sculpture by Michelangelo is in the Duomo museum. It was intended to be his sculptural epitaph. He used his face as the face of Joseph, so it’s kind of a self portrait.
Evening photograph taken from the Piazzale Michelangelo – hilltop square with stunning views of Florence.
Sculpture by Luca della Robbia – just love it!
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  1. Florence is our favorite city in Italy. You did such s nice job of capturing the beautiful sculptures and carvings. I marvel that so much incredible artistic wort is in one city.
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  8. Wow….: ). Very beautiful.

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