I completely switched gears and traveled to Pisa and Florence - the sights literally took my breath away! Florence is a fun city that merges Old World and architectural masterpieces with the modern era. I then spent 2 days in Assisi, in the Umbria region. The people are very warm, and the spirit of St. Francis and the Franciscan message are everywhere: Slow down and be joyful and non-materialistic - always share simplicity, equality and love with all creation. Parts of the town date back to Roman times, but most of the monuments and cathedrals date from the 1200’s. Their beauty is completely different than the architectural masterpieces in Florence and Pisa. Please look at Assisi pics on the next post.
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| the Baptistry |
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| view from the leaning tower |
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| Leaning Tower and Cathedral |
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| 2nd floor of Baptistry! |
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| Amazing colors and dome Baptistry! |
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| Cathedral doors Duomo Florence |
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| MK in Bargello Museum |
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| Duomo Florence |
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| wind blowin' top of the Duomo -463 steps! |
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| HELL fresco in dome of Duomo |
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| Salvation and mercy Duomo dome fresco |
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| Florence street |
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| Palace Vecchio |
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| Ah! Pasties, a bar, and Gelato! |
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