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The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli at Uffizi Gallery Museum in Florence (Italy).

The Incredible Frescoes at Uffizi Gallery Ceilings (Photos)

November 17, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

If there’s one gallery museum you must see in Florence, it should be Uffizi. It’s one of the best I’ve visited in Italy and the number of original masterpieces present here is unbelievably astonishing! The incredible frescoes at Uffizi Gallery ceilings are truly a feast of colors and visuals. You’re

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Unfinished Statues of Michelangelo and Other Masterpieces at the Academia in Florence

November 11, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

At the Accademia in Florence, visitors will see the unfinished statues of Michelangelo at the Hall of Prisoners. You don’t even have to go around and find it. Just as soon as you pay the entrance fee and go past security, you’ll see those four unfinished statues by the master

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Ponte Vecchio – Hitler Liked the View of Florence From Here

November 10, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

When Hitler visited Florence in 1938, Mussolini planned to bring the Fuhrer to Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge). And guess what, he liked the view of Florence from here. During World War II, Ponte Vecchio was the only bridge in Florence that the Germans didn’t destroy. Instead of demolishing it, they

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The Amazing Statues Outside Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

November 9, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

There is art everywhere you go in Florence. Even their bridges have tiny statues you might not notice from the Middle Ages. Their narrow, cobble-stoned streets will never fail to surprise you. There’s always something interesting, ancient, and historical in the city’s nooks and corners. The amazing statues outside Palazzo

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Piece by Piece – Michelangelo’s Gorgeous Statue of David

November 5, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Before you scroll down, let me tell you – this is a piece by piece shots of Michelangelo’s gorgeous statue of David. At Accademia Gallery in Florence, you’ll find the tantalizing work of art that no human can resist admiring. From his curly hair to his muscular abs and down

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Inside Florence Duomo Isn’t as Grand as Its Facade

November 3, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Inside Florence Duomo isn’t as grand as its facade. I was a bit disappointed. The cathedral is almost bare inside. Unlike other cathedrals, this one doesn’t allow visitors to sit on one of the few pews inside. Its Gothic design inside gives a vast impression of the cathedral that also

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The Gates of Paradise at Florence Baptistry

November 2, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Gates of Paradise at Florence Baptistry are closed to the public, but, perhaps, open to the men of God. Sadly, I’m not one of the righteous ones. The baptistry is an octagonal monument with three doors with lavish ornaments of religious themes. These doors are perfect examples of the

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City Skyline: The Spectacular View of Florence From Torre de Arnolfo

October 30, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

This is the spectacular view of Florence from Torre de Arnolfo. As you know, Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance. The city, wherever you go, is full of incredible art from the middle ages. You’ll find works of Dante, Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, and other Italian masters in one city.

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The Stunning Facade of Florence Duomo

October 23, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The stunning facade of Florence Duomo is one of a kind. It’s a great example of the Renaissance style which was born in Florence, Italy. Duomo, as the locals call it, has a longer name: Catedral Santa Maria del Fiore. In English, it translates to, “Cathedral of Saint Mary of

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The Dashing and Fashionable Men of Florence

June 12, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

This is my first post in Florence – and it’s all about boys. Or men – the fashionable men of Florence. I was walking on my way to SM Novella Train Station this afternoon when I noticed these men in the middle of the street, A photographer was busy directing