Florence, the capital of Italy's Tuscany region, is famous
for its art, architecture, culture, galleries, museums, and monuments.
UNESCO declared its Historic Center a World Heritage Site in 1982,
and the city is visited by millions of art and history loving visitors each year.
I was one of those millions in September, 2018,
roaming for days gobstruck at its wonders.
At times the confusion of Florence's crowds, vendors, streets, plazas,
spires, towers, and cupolas left me footsore and weary,
and the roll call of its famous residents left me overwhelmed:
Galileo, Brunelleschi, Donatello, da Vinci, Dante, Michelangelo,
Giotto, Machiavelli, the Medici Family.
Looking Out Over Wonderful Confusion
Florence's Historical Center from Giotto's Bell Tower
September 18, 2018
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Then, out of nowhere, an unexpected sight could collapse it all
into a small, personal moment that reminded me
of the meaning and wonder in ordinary lives.
Making a Connection
Piazza del Duomo
Florence, Italy
September 18, 2018
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Till next time ~
Fundy Blue
At the top of Giotto's Bell Tower
Florence, Italy
September 18, 2018
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Personal Note:
I will be without my computer and unable to post next Friday.
I will post on Wednesday for the IWSG, but I not be able to visit my blogging buddies.
For Map Lovers Like Me:
Location of Italy
Location of Venice