More of Florence

 

Today was spent just wandering the streets of Florence. Not a bad pass time if you can swing it!

Our big excursion was a hike to the top of the Duomo. On the way up all of the tiny stairways you pass through the dome on the inside and from that vantage point I took this shot. Yes, those little specks in the pews on the left are people.

There are 436 steps to the top but it is worth the climb for the view.

And this view and the pictures don’t do justice the the panorama you can see.

On the way down you take another catwalk and from this point you can see people on the other side on their way up. All those specks on the floor are also people. This is a big dome , especially when you consider it was finished in 1436.

This is not a statue. This is some guy trying to make a living.

Him too.

We love going down all of the little back streets where there are less people and cool little shops.

A tiny little store with a colorful display.

 

Don’t forget to look up sometimes. It can be interesting.

Some of the shops are very colorful on the inside as well.