We were staying about 30 minutes outside the center of Florence and so caught the train in on Sunday to see the sights. Since we drove almost everywhere, it was fun to take a European train ride!
Waiting at the train station
Old streets of Florence
The city was easy to get around on foot and we explored all over. We had really wanted to see the Duomo, the beautiful old cathedral, but apparently we didn't have much luck with churches in Europe, as it was closed for a private tour the day we went! There were hundreds of tourists milling around, disappointed! Oh, well.
Duomo in Florence
Me and the Bump overlooking the Piazza del Duomo :)
At the Accedemia, the museum which houses Michelangelo's statue of David, you aren't allowed to take photos. Well, of course, who do you think was surreptitiously snapping away?! He was so proud of himself!
David
Next we spent some time in the Florence Markets, which fill several streets with booths selling mostly souvenirs, leather bags and jackets, and silk and wool scarves.
Market booths
We then walked over to the the Ponte Vecchio, which is the oldest surviving bridge in Florence and spans the River Arno. It was built in 1345!
Andre and me with the Ponte Vecchio behind us
Bridges of Florence at sunset
Restaurant where we had dinner
The restaurant where we had dinner was recommended by our guide book and it was indeed, very nice. The highlight (which I feel Rick Steves should certainly include in his otherwise very comprehensive book) was the "hot chocolate". It was a cup of the most heavenly drink you chocolate lovers can imagine, thick (like eat it with a spoon thick!) and rich and fabulous. We loved it and would have each happily had another cup if they didn't cost 6 euros each!
On the train back to our hotel
1 comment:
wow that is some bump!! you are so cute :-)
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