Spent most of the day meandering through the streets of Florence – Palazzos, piazzas, duomos, markets, bridges and strolling beside the River Arno. Magical.
The PonteVecchio – is jam packed with jewellers. Apparently when the Grand Duke Ferdinand was in residence at the Palace in the Palazo Pitti in 1593, he so detested all the butchers, tanners and grocers because of the smells and rubbish on the bridge and thrown in the river, he banished them and encouraged Gold smiths to take up residence in the empty shops – especially nice for Mrs Ferdinand 💍
Not a real beauty but the Firenze sunlight softens her edges – hey we all need a little help as we get older!
Our stroll beside the River Arno, via the Ponte Vecchio, took us to the palazzo Pitti. Had a prosciutto and mozzarella focaccia and cafe breakfast in the sunshine and headed into the heart of Florence.
Easy to loose track of the days and time here – is today Monday? Yes, yes I’m pretty sure
Italy travel tip 2# galleria closed on Mondays 😳
The glorious Basilica Santa Maria Novella
The cathedral seemed to physically resonate inside – what an amazing experience. Plan to get up to the dome scuttled – sold out – should of pre purchase those tickets 😬
Delicious pasta lunch helped salve the Duoma Dome void, assisted by Chianti and Peroni 🍷🌞
More meandering …
Strolled back to apartment in the fading light – sublime
Another sunset 😉
Pizza supper & bed
Grazie Firenze, ciao
Him beside Her 