The Big David

We'll talk about the small David another day. But first Firenza.


We stopped first at the Piazza Michelangelo outside and above the city, just across the river Arno. Here there was a bronze copy of Michelangelo's David.


Then we re-board the bus and go the Academia museum where the original and magnificent David is housed. Then a walk through the city, including il Duomo, the Baptistery, the Piazza della Signoria, which contains the Fountain of Neptune.


Alas, we didn't have time to see the Uffizi or the Bargello. But we did enjoy Santa Croce.


Afterwards, a demonstration at a leather store and gelati at a store recommended by the Tour Guide. Then we settle in to our hotel by the banks of the Arno. Tomorrow (I know, I'm a couple of weeks behind) San Gimignano.