Monday, June 1, 2009

The Beauty of Florence - Architecture

clipped from: www.galenfrysinger.com   
Florence Buildings

Florence



craft building in the old style



Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore




great dome (1420-61), designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.


14th-century campanile by Giotto



the baptistery



replica of the doors "Gates of Paradise" by Ghiberti  1403






 Palazzo della Signoria




Loggia dell’Orcagna (late 14th century)


lamps in the classical fashion


Ponte Vecchio



fashionable shops on the Ponte Vecchio


shop closed by use of wood doors



which open to display the gold and silver wares


view from the Ponte Vecchio


not all churches have elaborate facades


Church of Santa Croce


Although Dante is buried in Ravenna
he is honored by statues both inside and outside of Santa Croce

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