This is the very famous Palazzo (plaza) Vecchio. Here is a copy of the David above--the authentic David is at a different location. For instance, you may have your own David at home on the fridge, and you are able to dress him up in khakis or a striped top and jeans.
I believe this is a God of some sort--have to check on that. Zeus?
There are many interesting and beautiful statues in this plaza---I will include more pics in a later post!
And here is the best part of all...............the Ponte Vecchio. The shining star of that famous aria from the opera Gianni Schicchi by Puccini, "O Mio Babbino Caro". In the aria, the character Lauretta sings about the Ponte Vecchio. She also speaks of the Porta Rossa, where she will buy a ring (nello). The Porta Rossa was the street I took to bring me to the plaza and bridge!
There are many jewelry stores on the famous bridge. There are also apartments where people live today! The bridge hangs over the River Arno, also mentioned in that aria.
Beautiful, eh?
Beautiful, eh?
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