Top 3 Sights in Florence, Italy
December 27th, 2009 admin
If you go nowhere else extravagant in Florence but these three sights, you can relax and enjoy the views. 1. Piazza della Signoria I can’t not mention this gorgeous meeting place. My heart really resides in this piazza. Nothing makes my heart race more than making the walk down Via dei Calzaiuoli, looking up at the end, and seeing the Palazzo Vecchio always standing tall. Every time I am absorbed in this piazza like a sponge. I always know every thing will be turn out fine because of the strength that resides here. The masterpieces in this piazza can exude a feeling of excitement. The replica of the David stands on the left side entrance to the Palazzo Vecchio. (The original David is located in the Accademia Gallery). The Neptune fountain was established to mark …

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