Morning in Firenze

One thing I love best to do when visiting a busy city is to wake up with the sun and take to the streets while they are free of travelers and traffic. Here’s a few snapshots from Florence this morning, while the others slept and the sun’s rays were still gentle.

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Taken from the Ponte Vecchio

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Ponte Vecchio’s “other” side

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Good morning, beautiful!

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Interesting piece in Piazza della Signoria (read more here)

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The fig leaves make me laugh every time

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Touching memorial in Piazza della Repubblica for the victims of Nice

Read more here

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20 Comments Add yours

  1. I nominated you for the Liebster Blogger award šŸ™‚ Here’s where you can find the post https://wordsmithobservations.wordpress.com/2016/07/21/liebster-blogger-award-2/

    1. Thank you, Hannah, and congrats to you! Keep up the good work.

  2. Absolutely beautiful

  3. Ishita says:

    Are you in Firenze? Have a fabulous day šŸ™‚

  4. fromdreamtoplan says:

    I was there last week and after reading this I’m missing it even more! It’s a beautiful city!

    Lisa | http://www.fromdreamtoplan.net/

    1. It’s more beautiful with every visit. ā™”

      1. fromdreamtoplan says:

        yes indeed! šŸ™‚

  5. David in mourning is very touching. Don’t know about the giant tartaruga though. I miss Firenze! Haven’t been in a few years.

    1. Hope you’re having a wonderful trip!

  6. Patty McClendon says:

    Wow! Beautiful! Thanks for posting those gorgeous pics! I hope you’re having an amazing time! I can’t wait to hear all about it when you guys get back!

    Love,

    Patty and family

    1. Same for you guys! Glad you liked the pictures! šŸ™‚

  7. Lovely photos. And you are so right about the gentle light in the morning!

    1. Are you in Italy now too? šŸ™‚

      1. Yes, I was in Italy. Sicily, actually. Just returned yesterday. Maybe next summer if we are in Italy at the same time we can meet!

  8. SaraRozic says:

    Firenze is such a beautiful town full of history!

    1. So much to love about it!

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