Italy vacation - part 1

[griva_x]

Hey guys. Finally, I sat down to post the first part of my pictures. As Rome would take at least three posts, Im starting with City of the Flowers - FLORENCE (Firenze

Comments

[bardsmaid]

Wow, thanks for the very cool tour! Amazing buildings/sculpture... and great pics, too. While it may not be as scenic, I love the third one from the end; it reminds me of the old downtown section of Madrid, and that brings back good memories.

[griva_x]

Ah, so bad my own tour was only barely 5 hrs. I've seen just the nucleous of the old city, then I read the book about Florence and realized I need at least three days to spend there! Id probably wander around Uffizzi galery for half a day alone!

[ckll]

I loveeeeeeeee your pics and you saw one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

[griva_x]

Yeah, I loved Rome but after 5 hrs on Florence I think I need three days to savor the city. ;)

[griva_x]

I cant wait when I go to Italy again!

Here is the fic post:
http://griva-x.livejournal.com/278912.html

[griva_x]

To me, this cathedral stood out so much because the custom of its decor was influenced by the Eastern (Moorish) traditions, thus the marble of three colors. You can see an octagonal tower there - one can climb it and feel closer to haven. But we didnt have the time, nor the physical ability. LOL.

Didnt Salma Hayek get married in Florence recently? Or was it Venice?

[betagoddess]

I was in Florence when I was 18 and have always wanted to go back. Your lovely photos bring it all back to me. Thanks. =>}

I love "Dante and me"! *g*