Hello, friends: After doing VENICE, Italian adventure continues, and we reach FLORENCE or FIRENZE, in Italian, an absolutely fascinating city in near-central Italy. It lies on the banks of the scenic RIVER ARNO, with several artistically and magnificently designed bridges over it, including the PORTE VECCHIO BRIDGE (Old Bridge), which is a symbol of Florence! In 1982, the Historical center of Florence was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Florence has seen hundreds of years of history. It is regarded as the birthplace of RENAISSANCE in Europe. From the 14th to 16th centuries,there occurred a vast outpouring of artistic expression and architecture. You will see some of it in this gallery. Duomo di Firenze (Santa Maria Del Fiore), is the famous cathedral with its towering cupola, and is the largest dome in brick and mortar in the world! Best wishes. JARIS
Several more images will be coming!