Perseus with the head of Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini made in the 16th century.
Cellini it seems had quite a colourful life...exiled from Florence for 6 months quite early on in life and during the attack on Rome byโฆ https://t.co/BtIk8KyRNM
The Church of San Marco โค
Next door in the convent you'll discover the rooms where the monks used to live, and some of them are painted by Fra Angelico! Which one would you want? Do you think they got to choose?
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Remembering happier times when we were all allowed out to explore the beautiful of Florence ๐
This is the tomb of Galileo Galilei in the church of Santa Croce.
When he died in 1642, he wasn't allowed to be buried inโฆ https://t.co/8fTdcNIrXZ
My favourite place in Florence for a glass of wine ๐ฅ Le Volpi a l'Uva just across the Ponte Vecchio bridge is a perfect place to grab a glass of wine and a bite to eat before dinner ๐
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Although in Florence most people are looking up admiring the city, a few may notice Stumbling Stones down in the ground. They mark the homes of members of the Jewish community who were arrested and deported to various concentration camps during the WW2.
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One of the most photographed views of Florence ๐ธ
Built after the flood of 1345, it was the only bridge across the River Arno that was not destroyed during the Second World War. Today, as back then, you'll find itโฆ https://t.co/3M4MHR8s6n
You'll find this incredible tabernacle in Orsanmichele ๐ฒ It's by Orcagna and dates back to the 14th century and houses a Madonna Enthroned by Bernardo Daddi
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A great alternative to a panino! Piadina stuffed with prosciutto and artichoke at Hippopiada (not far from Sant'Ambrogio market). Huge menu with lots of veggie options too! #piadina#hippopiada#florence#firenze#foodtips#eat
Stuck for something to do on a monday in Florence? The upstairs of Orsanmichele is actually only open on Monday! Climb the stairs to see the original statues you can see in the niches which are found on the outside of the building!
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