Florence
Did you know there are actually 3 David statues in Florence? I never. One copy in bronze is in the Piazza Michaelangelo, the other copy in a square called Piazza della Signoria, in marble, and then the real one in the Accademia Gallery, obviously marble. Carved by Michaelangelo when he was only 29 years old.
Went into town, got orientated. Realised there was no hope to get into the Uffizi Gallery nor the Accademia Gallery. The queues were long to say the least.
Managed to see Dante's (“The Divine Comedy” author) house. Walked and walked. The shops have such ornate and new but antique looking jewellery. As a non-shopper – even I could get totally lost. A ritual Gelati saw us on our way home.
Nick managed to book tickets for the Uffizi the next day – but not for Accademia (they were fully booked).
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