Some of the most wonderful art to see in Italy is right here in Florence! Last Friday morning, since Doug had the day off and NY was still asleep, we went to see some of it.
Best known pieces: Michaelangelo's "Holy Family," Botticelli's "Spring" and "Birth of Venus," (it is a bit bigger than the print in Gma's upstairs bathroom) as well as a beautiful Caravaggio exhibit.
Unfortunately, no pics inside.
We also made it to the beautiful Palazzo Vecchio last week.
It was the home of the Medici, and is still used today for some government offices.
The ceilings are incredible, as is the town hall - still functional!. There are marvelous statues of Ulysses' trials all around the hall.
ooooooooo... in Durham there is a bronze statue of a bull downtown :) Different but still fun.
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