Mediterranean Adventure Part 3 - Italy Thru the Heart of Tuscany to Florence
We're on a 90 minute bus ride Under the Tuscan Sun (A good name for a movie) thru the heart of Tuscany from La Spezia to explore one of the most famous cities in the world historical Florence and view one of Micheangelo's most treasured creations, the statue of "David" at the Accademia Museum. Paintings by Botticelli, Daddi and Raphael are also on display. We see Cathedral Square, Church of Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria and see a copy of Michelangelo's David, Piazzale Michaelangelo for a panoramic view of the city. We will also have lunch at an authentic Flourentine restaurant. The duration of this tour is 10 hrs 45 minutes with miles of walking and crowds upon crowds of visitors.
La Spezia to Florence
Comfortable Tuscan Home
Where Pine Nuts Come From
Casone Marble Works
Smoke from a small fire
Olive Trees
Moving higher into the hills
Rows of Sunflowers
Arriving in Florence
Vendors selling pictures literally on the street
Accademia Museum to see Michaengelo's "David"
Through the narrow streets
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza San Giovanni