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Jan 20, 2011 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel
Day 2: Piazzale Michelangelo, Panoramic Views of Florence.
The second day in Florence, we took the Florence City Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour that we have book through Viator Travel online. I know many places have these buses going around and I've always wanted to try the tour. It's a good way to discover the city and the sights in a quick overview.When we're in the bus we were given earphones and listen to a guide in the language we picked from the seat. The audio guide was pretty informative and tells you a little history on all the main sights.
My Florence trip isn't complete without the magnificent panoramic view of Florence. So, we get off at the Piazalle Michelangiolo stop and the panoramic views from this piazza are absolutely breathtaking. It sits on a hill across the Arno river and you get to see the whole city of Florence. Another highlight is to see a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David there. I did some souvenir shopping and enjoy the view that I see in many Florence painting. Next we visited San Lorenzo Market, another must-see and that will be my next photo essay post so stay tuned.
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(Me and my fiance on the bus)
(Admiring the building from the top view)
(I can see the detail up so closely)
(This building use to be a prison for Florence, not anymore)
(Ponte Vecchio)
(Crossing the bridge to the other side of Florence)
(Ponte Vecchio)
(You see art everywhere)
(We have arrived)
(My other friend Akito)
(Breathtaking views)
(View of the Arno river)
(Romance)
(Michelangelo's David)
(Venders everywhere)
(Shopping time)
(Pinocchio pencil souvenirs)
(Pinocchio toy souvenirs)
(Beautiful mask souvenirs)
(More souvenirs that looks fun)
arts, florence, italy, photography, Trave
37 comments
Day 2: Piazzale Michelangelo, Panoramic Views of Florence.
Dennis Salvatier Says:
Jan 20th, 2011 06:56 | Reply
Awesome as always. Great pics. I gotta get the hell out of LA.
Dennis Salvatier Says:
Jan 26th, 2011 05:23 | Reply
Not yet. I haven't had a chance. The studio is taking up a lot of my time. But I would like to see Chicago this year of possible. And my wife still wants to go to Thailand, so who knows.
kens_thought Says:
Jan 20th, 2011 07:04 | Reply
loves the blues skies…
wait, i didn’t know that pinocchio was italian…
Lily Says:
Jan 20th, 2011 08:33 | Reply
Holy gorgeous photos! Wow. I’ve haven’t been to Italy, but your pictures sure make me want to go. I love 1.) the clear blue skies and 2.) the photo of you giving your fiance a kiss and the giant smile on his face. So lovely.
- Lily
Lily Chen Says:
Jan 20th, 2011 10:08 | Reply
I love your photos a lot, the color and the quality are really awesome!!
You did have a great time there, so happy for you.
I like to see the vendors, too.
But at tourist spots, the souvenirs they sell are always a bit expensive…:-(
akito Says:
Jan 20th, 2011 15:53 | Reply
Florence is such a beautiful city and you captured it nicely. Every street, every piazza is something to discover. The photos makes me want to go back. Checking travel package prices now…lol.
My Kafkaesque life Says:
Jan 20th, 2011 16:15 | Reply
I envy you. The photos look so great. But how come no gelato here? I thought you guys were addicted to it 
Hsin-Yi Says:
Jan 20th, 2011 18:01 | Reply
It was so sunny and pics are so poetic! You guys took the bus to Piazza Michaelangelo? I didn’t have time to go there…that’s the reason I will go back to Florence again!
LeslieTravel Says:
Jan 20th, 2011 19:45 | Reply
Great photos! Florence looks beautiful (and romantic!)
LeslieTravel Says:
Jan 24th, 2011 04:50 | Reply
All of the above! The architecture and scenery are beautiful. It seems like a great spot for a romantic getaway :)
iamthewitch Says:
Jan 21st, 2011 01:23 | Reply
The photos are amazing! I’ve always heard of how beautiful Florence is but never got to see it for myself.. Ah so envious! 
Natalie Says:
Jan 21st, 2011 08:24 | Reply
The architecture and views are amazing!! This is not a place that I have taken a lot of interest of, in the past however your photos really make it come alive Sarah. Once again beautiful pictures.
jamie - cloud people adventures Says:
Jan 23rd, 2011 07:30 | Reply
great photos as always sarah!
especially love the souvenir shots.
florence looks amazing.
Pureglutton Says:
Jan 24th, 2011 09:09 | Reply
Wow – breathtaking photos! I felt like i was looking at postcards of Florence, except the romantic shots, of course, hehe!
andi Says:
Jan 27th, 2011 19:47 | Reply
I’m so confused!?! I thought this was a work trip? Your fiance was able to join you? That’s great!!!
Verity Says:
Feb 13th, 2011 21:02 | Reply
Gorgeous views! It really looks so lovely in the sun with all the colourful buildings glowing and bright. Man I need to go somewhere sunny… this Stockholm winter gloom is getting depressing.
My favourite picture is the second one of the pinnochio pencils. So awesome!!!
