Returning to the birthplace of the Renaissance

Compared to Rome, Florence is much quieter and more low-key. The atmosphere is more chill and relaxed. You can see "street performances" everywhere. There are artists painting the Mona Lisa directly on the ground, singers performing solo in front of churches at night, and musicians playing the cello with soulful tunes. 😀😀😀 As the birthplace of the Renaissance, art has long been a part of the city's DNA. When I wandered through the Uffizi Gallery and climbed to the top of the Florence Cathedral, gazing up at the masterpieces created in the 14th century, my imagination and thoughts just stopped. All that was left was "wow, wow, wow." 😍😍😍 During the peak of ecclesiastical power in Europe, art was like a beam of light, awakening humanism. The value, dignity, and rationality of human beings were re-emphasized. It's hard not to marvel at how the expression of human art and the pursuit of beauty can reach such an extreme level.✨ ——————————————— Some recommended places to visit: 📍 Florence Cathedral 😻😻😻 The exterior is composed of light green, light pink, and white marble. Its elegant and sacred appearance is truly hard to ignore. You must climb to the dome❗️ Get up close to see "The Last Judgment" . Be sure to arrive on time and in advance for the climb! For example, if you book a slot from 18:00-18:45, it means you enter the church at 18:00 and finish coming down by 18:45. First, you get up close to "The Last Judgment," then go outside the church's top to overlook the entire city, and then go back inside the church to a slightly higher spot to see "The Last Judgment" again before taking the stairs back to the ground. The huge ceiling painting is divided into five layers, depicting angels, heaven, and hell. It's definitely worth appreciating up close. Especially seeing the cracks in the dome, you might feel that these masterpieces could possibly disappear over time. 📍 Uffizi Gallery 🖼️🖼️🖼️ A gathering place for a large number of world-famous paintings. You'll regret it if you don't visit❗️ You can buy an early bird ticket for 19 euros before 8:45 a.m. (the original price is 25 euros)! Before visiting, you can search for tips on Xiaohongshu (a Chinese social media platform) to see the locations of the key paintings. Then use AI to search for introductions to the paintings, so you won't just be sightseeing in a cursory manner! 📍 Palazzo Vecchio I initially went there for the Hall of the Five Hundred, but on the day I visited, a local organization was holding a meeting there, occupying half of the space, which meant I couldn't see the ceiling frescoes on the other half. It was really annoying!!! However, the exhibitions in the other rooms were very well done and worth visiting. Finally, there were no more religious-themed frescoes, but rather some history of Florence's urban development. Each room had an introduction sign explaining the scenes depicted in the paintings, rather than the usual meaningless introductions about who painted the painting and when it was sent where. 📍 Piazzale Michelangelo It's perfect for sunset. You can sit on the steps of the square, watching the sunset while listening to performances. You might also randomly encounter a couple getting engaged, feeding you some "dog food" (a Chinese expression for witnessing other people's happiness). After the sunset, you can also enjoy a nice night view. #Italy #Florence #FlorenceTravelTips #FlorenceTravel