Michael S. LibermanItaly and Greece Day 5: Florence
July 6, 2024
With iconic landmarks like the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, and Michelangelo’s David, Florence is a Renaissance gem distinguished for its art, architecture, and cultural heritage.
“No one has ever been able to decide if it was a miraculous coincidence or simply in the nature of the surrounding countryside that Dante, Giotto, Brunelleschi, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Galileo and so many other giants were all Florentines.”
Eve Borsook, The Companion Guide to Florence
A quick cab ride and we are in the Florence historic district by 9a. The morning features a walking tour of Florence to see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Chiesa di Santa Croce, Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, Gates of Paradise, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Dante’s House. We don’t get to Michelangelo’s David, but after reading about these places for so long it’s an incredible morning of sightseeing!
Firenze, Italy • 43°46’10.09″ N 11°15’19.81″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 28 mm • ISO 72 • 1/500 sec at f/5.6
Firenze, Italy • 43°46’22.30″ N 11°15’16.49″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S • ISO 360 • 1/500 sec at f/16
Firenze, Italy • 43°46’4.74″ N 11°15’11.68″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 120 mm • ISO 110 • 1/500 sec at f/6.7
Firenze, Italy • 43°46’5.49″ N 11°15’17.18″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 62 mm • ISO 64 • 1/640 sec at f/6.0
Firenze, Italy • 43°46’4.70″ N 11°15’17.92″ E
Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at 44 mm • ISO 125 • 1/500 sec at f/5.6
We’ve got free time in the afternoon to explore of our own. Michelle and I find Trattoria Enzo de Piero down an alley and stop for a glass of wine (or two!) and some appetizers for lunch.
Firenze, Italy • 43°46’39.43″ N 11°15’4.38″ E
iPhone 12 mini back dual wide camera 4.2mm f/1.6 • ISO 32 • 1/490 sec at f/1.6
Then we meet up with Greg, Kim, Sophie, Hugh, and Mallory for more shopping before stopping for happy hour at Museo Della Bistecca. Dinner is at Baldovino Bistrot. Tomorrow we head to Rome!
That’s a lot in a day! No Uffizi?
It was a busy day, and no time to get into Uffizi, so another reason to come back!