Sunday, February 17, 2013

Florence, Italy

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.

Excited to embark on my independent adventure!

Run along the Arno.

The Duomo.

Michelangelo's grave

Inside the Duomo

Brunelleschi's dome, a mystery still today.

Rub the pig's nose, receive a good and fortunate life.

The bapistry gates

Florence: Dante's town

David replica

Ponto Vecchio


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