Florence - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It's full of history, art, pageantry, fabulous food, and stupendous scenery! It has been far too long since I was there and I can hardly wait to return and spend more time wandering around the streets, window shopping and buying leather goods and jewelry. I'd also love to take at least one cooking course and spend a day at the Uffizi gazing at the art. Here are some photos from my previous visit - the statue of David, flag throwers in a parade, statue in the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, a street artist, and a parade that happened by just as we arrived in the piazza! 
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Fabulous Florence, Leslie! I love the parade of old guys in yellow suits, how perfectly delightful. Thanks!
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Kay, Alberta, Canada
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love the chalk art; such great work just to disappear in the next rain.
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Oh … your photos bring back wonderful memories of my visit to Florence, Leslie! We were not allowed to photograph the original David in the gallery … only the replica of him in the City Square. You were lucky to get that shot. :)
ReplyDeletewow how cool, we are planing a trip to Florence this year, thanks so much for sharing your pictures, I'm so anxious about visiting there!
ReplyDeleteWonderful place, full of art, beauty...
I love David sculpture! :)
*** I hope Cezar doesn't be jealous! LOL
just kidding!
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Léia
Fantastic and fabulous pictures of Florence!! I have seen that street art in many countries, what a skill!!
ReplyDeleteI agree Florence is a fabulous city. I'd love to go back and take my time with it.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love Florence! One of the really great visits while living in Europe!! Terrific photos and such a great post for the F Day, Leslie! Hope your week is going well!
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Wow.....I have never been to Florence...never been to Europe for that matter....thanks for taking me on a little journey.
ReplyDeleteI love the street painter...he is very talented.
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Fine post Leslie. Oh how I wish I could travel there too. To be able to see history First-hand would be Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have such a wonderful time revisiting Florence.
Florence, a city I hope to visit someday!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! I love the chalk artist. Great F!
ReplyDeleteFascinating sequence of photos and sounds like a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing Florence in such a way that I like to go there and see for myself!
ReplyDeleteFlorence is one place I would love to visit, fine set of photos you have here.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place, and photos, long time since I've been there as well. What a treat the marching band arrived.
ReplyDeleteI went to Italy 28 years ago, it never leaves your soul. I will return one day, I just know it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, colourful post Leslie, - somehow I never thought of the David being that large - love the chalk work, too, - saw a lot of that on the streets in London.
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent building that is. I have traveled to many countries, but never to Italy.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite cities, too.
ReplyDeleteFlorence! Yes! Food! Yes! Festivals! Yes! Fun! Yes!
ReplyDeleteI'll go...
A fascinating series of beauitful photos of Florence! Enjoyed these!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fantastic sights and the fun fotos!
ReplyDeleteI love that street artist the best:)
I can see why you long to return. Florence looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI would love to go to Florence .. hopefully this year with my hubby .. or I need a travel partner to share with .. ♥ Looks FAB !!
ReplyDeleteI soooo agree, Florence is fantastic, fabulous and simply gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your pics, they brought back lovely memories.
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Your beautiful shots of Venice make me want to go there more than ever!
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This was a wonderful tour of Florence. That statue of David is massive, seeing how small the people look standing below it.
ReplyDeleteFantastic entry for this week's theme.
ReplyDeleteAh! Florence! I feel like I know the place because of art history courses and seeing David Rocco's program on TLN. Seeing your photos confirms my wish to visit the beautiful city.
ReplyDeleteFlorence is one city I really would like to visit - it's on my bucket list! My daughter has been and loved it there!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful photos!
so pretty place how i wish to see this place but at this time it's still impossible :) i will just enjoy your post :)
ReplyDeleteI love Italy, you have captured some great shots of Florence here, I particularly love the one of the street artist. Venice still remains my favourite city..
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