A Week in Florence
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Beautiful Florence, Birthplace of the Renaissance. There’s history and art in every alley and piazza.
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Professor Naff took the students throughout the city, as part of the Art of Architecture class.
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Florence’s main cathedral, also called the Duomo, is a highlight of the city.
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The view from the top of the cupola (463 steps to the top!) is worth the climb.
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The ceiling of the Baptistry of St. John, beside the Florence Duomo, displays amazing masterpieces of art.
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The Church of San Miniato al Monte is set up on a hill above Florence. This is the site from which most of the landscape photos of Florence are taken.
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Santa Maria Novella is, architecturally, one of the most important Gothic churches in Tuscany.
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Santa Croce is another gorgeous church in Florence.
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Michelangelo’s David is perhaps the best-known statue in Florence and is housed in the Academia Museum.
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Gorgeous courtyards, such as this one, can be found throughout Florence.
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We stayed together in this Waldensian Foresteria, similar to a hostel.
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When we weren’t seeing sites, we were enjoying pizza, pasta or gelato. We’ve got a list of our favorites!
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The Ponte Vecchio, which crosses the Arno River, is especially beautiful at night.
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