Florence, Italy, Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information. Page Two

Florence, Italy Page Two

Travels & Tours
Pictures, Photos, & Information.

George & Audrey DeLange
August 1999.

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Florence (Italian: Firenze, Latin: Florentia) is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence.

Florence lies along the River Arno and has a rich history and is known for its importance during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, especially for its great art and architecture. In fact, Florence is known as the �cradle of Renaissance� (la culla del Rinascimento) for many of its monuments, churches and buildings.

Florence was originally established by Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a settlement for his veteran soldiers. It was named Florentia, which means "the flourishing".

Florence became a great center of medieval European trade and finance. It is considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and is sometimes called the Athens of the Middle Ages.

It was long under the de facto rule of the powerful Medici family. From 1865 to 1870 the city was also the capital of the Kingdom of Italy.

The historic center of Florence attracts millions of visitors each year and it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. . As with most places in the world, the original artifacts are now in museums and copies are in the places such as what we saw in Florence. This is done to protect the originals.

We were there in August of 1999. June through August are the hottest months of the year in Florence, and it was hot!

City Square of Florence. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.City Square of Florence. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Traffic Is Banned in
The City Square of Florence.
People Wander At Leisure And...
Admire The Shops and Buildings."
Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.
The City Has A Timeless Beauty
We Walk In The Footsteps
Of The Great Artisans
Even With All The Tourists,
We Wander In Relative
Peace And Quiet.
Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.
An Alcove Of The Square
Held Delightful Sculptures...and Tourists
You See The Strength And Feel
The Might and Power
False David Statue. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.Hercules Statue. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.
"The False David Statue!
The Queue Was Long To See
The Real Sculpture.
Hercules Statue
The Muscle Structure Is Perfect...
Their Faces Depict Strong Emotion!
Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.Palazzo Vecchio. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.
The Sculptures Are So Realistic!"The Palazzo Vecchio"
And Its Courtyard!
Palazzo Vecchio. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.Palazzo Vecchio. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Picture Michangelo Seated Here!Did Dante Walk Here?!
Palazzo Vecchio. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.Palazzo Vecchio. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.
The Ceiling Of The Palace!Delicate Colors, Distinct Patterns!
Modern Art. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.Modern Art. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.
We're On Our Way Out
Toward Some "Modern Art"
Not Many Visitors
Interesting Concept!
Hmmmm!
Modern Art. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.Firenze. Florence, Italy. Travels & Tours Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Okay...Hmmmm...
I'm Ready To Be
On My Way
"Goodbye, Firenze!!!"

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