Florence

Looked around Florence today. Went to the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella and the Basilica di San Lorenzo on our way to see David. Had to wait for about an hour to get in to see the statute of David at the Galleria dell’Accedemia but was quite eventful when an undercover sting went down to catch all the locals selling fake paintings. One guy stashed all of his in a bin and another under a stall which Danielle kindly helped the police officer find. The were very grateful (the police that is).

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Basilica di Santa Maria Novella
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Basilica di San Lorenzo

Unfortunately we were not allowed to take pictures of the real David but we got some of the copy which is in Piazza della Signoria.

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Piazza della Signoria
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Statue of David (couldn't get rid of the stupid Pigeon)

We then headed to the Cattedral di Santa Maria del Fiore which is famous for its candy stripes of green and pink marble. It was very different to the others we have seen.

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Cattedral di Santa Maria del Fiore
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Cattedral di Santa Maria del Fiore
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Cattedral di Santa Maria del Fiore
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Cattedral di Santa Maria del Fiore
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Cattedral di Santa Maria del Fiore

Last night in Florence tonight then off to Roma tomorrow morning!

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