The first night in Florence - what else - ride the carousel! in Piazza della Repubblica.
Il Ponte Vecchio (The Old Bridge) which is the only one across the Arno River that was not destroyed by the Germans as they retreated from Italy. The bridge is full of gold and jewellry shops. Piazza dela Signoria, Piazza dela Repubblica, the Academia gallery, Il Duomo church, and the Porcellino and San Lorenzo markets are all on the right side of the river. Several of the girls went on a bike tour to the opposite side of the Arno River; those who stayed on the right side - shopped.
The bell/lookout tower at Piazza dela Signoria framed by one of the many narrow streets in Florence.
In Piazza della Signoria, is a huge broze statue of Cosimo de Medici on a horse. Today, he had a visitor.
Once again, in Piazza dela Signoria, which was one of our most frequently used meeting places, some of the students listening (or not) to our tour guide. Another sunny day - setting up nicely for a gelato later. Most, if not all the girls, said Florence was their favourite part of the trip. It is a lovely city - not inexpensive - but lovely and probably worth a return visit.
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