Oct 20, 2007

Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

The Palazzo Vecchio is the town hall of Florence, Italy. This massive, Tuscan Gothic, crenellated fortress-palace is among the most impressive town halls of Tuscany. Overlooking the Piazza della Signoria with its copy of Michelangelo’s David statue as well the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi, it is one of the most […]

Oct 20, 2007

Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is the cathedral church (Duomo) of Florence, Italy. The basilica is notable for its dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi its exterior facing of polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink bordered by white.

Oct 20, 2007

Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Basilica di Santa Maria Novella is a church in Florence, Italy, situated just across the main railway station which shares its name. Chronologically, it is the first great basilica in Florence, and is the city’s principal Dominican church.

Oct 19, 2007

Sightseeing, Pisa

Here are photos of our day-trip to Pisa, Italy. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of Pisa. Although intended to stand vertically, the tower began leaning to the southeast soon after the onset of construction in 1173 due to a poorly laid foundation and loose substrate […]

Oct 17, 2007

Our apartment, Florence

Here are photos of our apartment in Florence. Perhaps the best part of the apartment was the name of the street it was on: Via Delle Belle Donne. It was a cozy little place in a great location. Thank you Lior!!

Oct 16, 2007

Ponte dei Sospiri, Venice

The Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs) is one of many bridges in Venice built in the 16th century. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone and has windows with stone bars. It passes over the Rio di Palazzo and connects the old prisons to the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace. It was […]

Oct 16, 2007

St. Mark’s Square, Venice

St. Mark’s Square is the principal square of Venice, Italy. It is the only urban space called a piazza in Venice; the others, regardless of size, are called campi.