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Throwback Thursday: The Palazzo Vecchio

November 17, 2016February 23, 2021 Sydney Zaruba

Resting on top of an ancient Roman theatre dating back to the 1st Century AD, the Palazzo Vecchio was built from the start as a hall designed to host the city council of Florence.  At the time called Palazzo della … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Palazzo Vecchio

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#ThrowbackThursday: The Ponte Vecchio

November 10, 2016February 23, 2021 Sydney Zaruba

The first bridge in Florence to ever cross the Arno, the Ponte Vecchio, or Old Bridge, has withstood the test of time.  The current bridge was built by the in 1345 after a flood destroyed the original (966-1218).  Since then … Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: The Ponte Vecchio

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Throwback Thursday: The Tomb of Galileo

October 6, 2016February 23, 2021 Rachel Taylor

Because of his assertion that the Earth revolved around the sun, Galileo was excommunicated by the Church in 1633. Upon his death in 1642, the Inquisition refused to bury him on consecrated ground. Therefore he was originally buried at the … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Tomb of Galileo

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Throwback Thursday: The Boboli Gardens

September 29, 2016February 23, 2021 Sydney Zaruba

What is it? The Boboli gardens are considered one of the greatest open air museums in Florence. They offer a calm escape from the busy city center. Wandering through the gardens there is a mix of art and greenery that … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Boboli Gardens

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