hexdragon Posted July 24, 2012 #1 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I will have a single day in Florence. I have been in town many years ago and saw the Domo and the Uffizi. What else is there to see? I saw the opening of "The Agony and the Ecstasy" which details many of Michelangelo's work. It mentioned the Medici Tombs (Dusk/Dawn, Night/Day). I Googled them and it appears it is in Florence too. Is it worth seeing? How close is it to the Domo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted July 24, 2012 #2 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Scroll down through this: http://wikitravel.org/en/Florence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted July 24, 2012 #3 Share Posted July 24, 2012 The entrance to the Medici tombs is located on Via del Canto dei Nelli, two-tenths of a mile from the Duomo (it's the back side of the church of San Lorenzo). The chapels are one of the most stunning sites in Florence (of which there are many) and are well worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynncarol Posted July 25, 2012 #4 Share Posted July 25, 2012 If you like museums, we really enjoyed the Pitti museum in Florence. I don't know if it's still going on, but at least in May, their special exhibit was the influence of Japanese art on European impressionists. (Two of my favorite types of art). Also, general admission allows entrace to all those rooms of the Medici treasures as well as the nice gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpHarp Posted July 25, 2012 #5 Share Posted July 25, 2012 The Academia, you must see David and the musical instrument collection The Laurentian library designed by Michelangelo for Lorenzo The sculpted staircase has to be seen to be believed http://www.bml.firenze.sbn.it/ AND it is next door to the tombs. and my favoite The Ferragamo museum http://www.museumsinflorence.com/musei/Ferragamo_museum.html Cindy, charter member of the Imelda Marcos Fan Club according to DH:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccalouiseagain Posted July 25, 2012 #6 Share Posted July 25, 2012 If you have been there already- do the Cinque Terre. Not sure if you are going to be in Livorno that day- but I loved our excursion there. My best experiences in Florence were just walking around. Window shopping, eating gelatto, walking around the grounds of the Pitti Palace and the food is excellent there. Wild Boar is their specialty and we had fantastic bruscetta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe1500 Posted July 25, 2012 #7 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Besides the Duomo and the Uffizi (and the Accademia with Michaelangelo's David and the Prisoners)...lots and lots of beautiful Renaissance and Medieval art in museums and also the churches. Some examples: the Duomo Museum for Ghilberti's original bronze doors and many sculptures, the Brancacci Chapel for huge frescoes, (reservations needed), Santa Maria Novella (near the train station), Santa Croce (across Ponte Vecchio) for Michaelangelo's and Galileo's tombs and Giotto's massive altar piece, and Orsanmichele on Via de'Calzaiuoli, the pedestrian-only street. In fact, you can just stroll down Calzaiuoli and admire the architecture from the Duomo all the way to the Uffizi without even going inside. If you want a break from Renaissance art, check out the Galileo Science Museum (next to the Uffizi) to see his telescopes and other inventions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe1500 Posted July 26, 2012 #8 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Regarding the Medici Tombs -- in the Church of San Lorenzo? Not sure if that is what you are asking about the location, but if so, yes, it is within walking distance of the Duomo, north near the Accademia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikel Posted July 26, 2012 #9 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Regarding the Medici Tombs -- in the Church of San Lorenzo? Not sure if that is what you are asking about the location, but if so, yes, it is within walking distance of the Duomo, north near the Accademia. How long does it take to walk from the Duomo to the Accademeia ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpHarp Posted July 26, 2012 #10 Share Posted July 26, 2012 How long does it take to walk from the Duomo to the Accademeia ? Maybe 10 minutes if you stroll, and you should:). It is about half a mile http://www.italyguides.it/us/florence/interactive_map_of_florence/map_of_florence.php Oh I did forget about the Galileo museum with Galileo's finger:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted July 26, 2012 #11 Share Posted July 26, 2012 How long does it take to walk from the Duomo to the Accademeia ? It's two-tenths of a mile, so for most people it's less than five minutes. (A simple google map will verify this, there's no need to guess.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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