The artworks in Florence are scattered throughout the city like pearls

**Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance and the romantic Firenze of Xu Zhimo's writings, is a city that one cannot bypass. This capital of art has witnessed the splendor of the Renaissance. Countless artists have left outstanding works here, which are scattered throughout the city's streets and alleys like pearls, telling the world of its glorious past.**😁😁😁 --- **Hi, I'm Tangtang's mom. Today, I'm taking a city walk in Florence, strolling through the streets and alleys, and feeling the artistic aura emanating from every inch of this land. Standing in front of the ancient architecture, I try to stand still, and at this moment, time seems to stand still. The ancient buildings, narrow streets, exquisite sculptures, and dazzling domes all intoxicate me. I can almost hear the whispers of the artists of the past. Each ancient building and each exquisite sculpture is telling me the stories and cultures they carry.**❤️❤️❤️ --- **Attractions Memory:** 📍 **Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore)** - A representative building of the early Renaissance, with its red, green, and white exterior exquisitely decorated. It is one of the most beautiful churches in the world and boasts a massive dome. Even Michelangelo admitted that his own dome "could never match its beauty."😀😀😀 📍 **Giotto's Bell Tower** - Located next to the cathedral, this square tower was designed by the early Renaissance master Giotto, hence its name. It is covered with meticulously designed mosaic patterns and intricate reliefs. 📍 **Baptistery of St. John** - In front of the Florence Cathedral, this octagonal building made of white marble was constructed between the 5th and 8th centuries. The east door sculptures are exceptionally exquisite, crafted by Ghiberti over 27 years. The ten panels depict stories of Adam, Eve, and the Old Testament, earning it the praise of "the Gates of Paradise" from Michelangelo. 📍 **Piazza della Signoria** - Also known as the Medici Square, it is like a grand open-air sculpture museum where you can admire marble sculptures from different historical periods. - **David Statue**: A masterpiece by the Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo, considered one of the finest male nudes in the history of Western art. - **Fountain of Neptune**: The face of the sea god resembles Cosimo I, symbolizing Florence's maritime dominance. - **Loggia dei Lanzi**: Contrasting with the plain architecture of the Palazzo Vecchio, it is essentially an open-air sculpture and Renaissance art gallery. 📍 **Palazzo Vecchio**🤓🤓🤓 - The town hall of Florence, still in use today, and it houses a museum. 📍 **Dante's House** - Famous for the great Renaissance pioneer Dante, now a museum in his memory. 📍 **Piazza Santa Croce** - The square features a famous cross, a classic work of Seville's metal forging craft, adorned with delicate Baroque-style decorations. 📍 **Basilica of Santa Croce** - The largest church of the Franciscan Order, it is the final resting place of many notable figures from Tuscany and Italy, including Dante, Galileo, and Michelangelo. --- **That's all for today's share. If you love art and travel, you definitely should not miss this City of Flowers.** #Florence #FlorenceCathedral #ItalyTravel #WorldTravel #CityWalk #CityOfFlowers