Florence

Snapped a shot of the David while no one was looking!



The Duomo! This church and the attached basilica gave the trip to Florence a whole new meaning. I would have made the trip solely for this. The Dumo itself is huge and awe-inspiring. It's one of those places built for the purpose of making one feel small and insignificant.



My favorite place in Florence by far was at the top of the Duoma basilica. There are 451 stairs to the very top--yes, I counted--and the passageway up is tight, hot, and crowded with people going both up and down, but it was worth the effort. At the top, all of Florence is spread out before you. It was an incredible view, and photos can't even come close to capturing it.