The much lauded Michelangelo David sculpture...it was amazing. First of all he is 14 feet tall, so rather imposing, and second the detail is phenomenal. This is the real David; he's in the Accademia museum. The fake is located in the Piazza della Signoria. Michelangelo was 29 when he began this sculpture; WOW! is all I can say. The veins in his forearms and hands, every little detail was masterfully sculpted. Just try to pretend he has a loin cloth on if you need to (:
This is actually one of the wider sections of the stairs leading to the top of the Duomo. The hike was suffocating, the stairs were irregular, and the air was heavy with humidity and the odors of so many people hiking in such a confined atmosphere. It was not pleasant; but the top was a real treat to see the skyline of Florence. Italy is magnificent. What truly amazes me is that it is a mere shell of its former grandeur. If only I could have visited it at the height of the Roman Empire! What a place!
On top of the Duomo overlooking Florence.
Look how close the walls are...I have never seen driving like I have in Italy. Cars squeeze in between places that look fit for a motorcycle only, and they do it at top speed sometimes! We toured on foot in Rome, Cinque Terre, and Florence. We're very glad we did. We only picked up a rental car when we had to, to leave Florence for Tuscany.
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