Florence Walk and Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy

Pictures of Florence Streets near the Duomo and pictures of Palazzo Vecchio

I walked the popular tourist streets on my first day in Florence.  My stay was near the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence.

The Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence

Walking toward the Florence Duomo

The Bargello National Museum

The Duomo

Next to the Duomo is the Duomo Museum

Ghiberti’s Doors: The museum houses the original doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, including Lorenzo Ghiberti’s famous “Gates of Paradise.” These doors are highly significant in the history of Renaissance art.

Donatello’s Magdalene Penitent: This sculpture by Donatello depicts Mary Magdalene in a state of penance. It is known for its emotional intensity and is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture.

Michelangelo’s Pietà: One of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, the Deposition, or Bandini Pietà, is on display at the museum. It was carved for his own tomb but was never completed.

Inside the Duomo

The Baptistery of St. John is in front of the Duomo.

Inside the Baptistery of St. John

Walking toward the Palazzo Vecchio

The Piazza della Repubblica

Back view

The Palazzo Vecchio

Panoramic view of the Piazza della Signoria

Inside the Palazzo Vecchio

The Palazzo Vecchio, also known as the “Old Palace,” is a prominent landmark in Florence, Italy.

The palace is a symbol of medieval civil architecture and was originally built as the Palazzo della Signoria in the 13th century.

Palazzo Vecchio has played a significant role in the history of Florence. It was the seat of government and residence of the ruling Medici family during various periods.

Back to the courtyard

A small gallery showing paintings by Lolita Savage

Walking toward the Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Gallery is renowned for its extensive collection of Renaissance art, particularly Italian paintings from the 12th to the 17th centuries. The collection includes masterpieces by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Titian, and Caravaggio, among others.

The Ponte Vecchio

Walking back to my stay