Three years ago, I was in Florence, Italy on my Art and Design study abroad. There, as a naive 19-year-old, I first discovered the well of art and it's history that can be found within the ancient Tuscan cities of Italy. It was a personal goal of my to return to Florence if I could make it possible--and I did. I took a detour on my way back to Paris from Bari, and rediscovered Florence, this time alone, and as a different person.
I was very surprised at how different everything appeared to me. I stayed in another part of the city than where I lived before, and it was a completely different season out of the year, but Florence was almost another city to me. Perhaps it was after living in the large-scaled Paris, or maybe it is just the person I have grown into. Florence appeared small and harmless the second time. A cute tourist town, that has a richness, depth, and significance in the art-world. My italian came surprisingly quickly. I know that Florence will always have it's special place in my heart.
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| Excited to embark on my independent adventure! |
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| Run along the Arno. |
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| The Duomo. |
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| Michelangelo's grave |
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| Inside the Duomo |
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| Brunelleschi's dome, a mystery still today. |
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| Rub the pig's nose, receive a good and fortunate life. |
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| The bapistry gates |
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| Florence: Dante's town |
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| David replica |
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| Ponto Vecchio |
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