Florence is a city of great artists and sculptors. Where are the guide to us, we will be on the streets of Italy? Imagine five places that, even sitting on the sofa, will want to visit immediately. Yes, only the sofa is not a carpet plane.
Santa Croce Temple
Basilica Santa Croce is one of the most exciting places in Florence. This is an ancient church, built in the 13th century, reported to this day amazing frescoes of Jotto and Jamball and the most complex architectural work of Bruneland; The main altar, the creation of the famous sculptor of those years - Donatello. Santa Croce has gained popularity among tourists thanks to 16 Capellams, each of which has unique beauty. One of the most attractive is the Capella Pazzi, the work on which he led the same genius of Bruneland. Famous people, cultural figures, politicians, philosophers: Galilee, McCavelly, Michelangelo, Rossini are buried in the temple. Visit this place will be allowed for 5 euros, children will be wrapped in 3.
Pictures of Florence
Uffizi Gallery - Storage of the Century Heritage of Fine Art. Gradually, the exhibition hall was replenished with miraculous work collected on tagging from other great homes of the dynasty. Here are the rarest work of Sandro Bottichie, the most famous birth of Venus, which they managed to get only in the 19th century. The creations of Rafael, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and many others are presented. In addition to paintings, the gallery is exhibited on the screening of the sculpture, known all over the world Venus Medici, who had previously decorated the Louvre, was transported to the Uffiza Gallery and stands to this day. You can admire all the works in just 11 euros, but the queues are very long, so do not count on the museum quickly.
Gothic bell tower
Gell tower of Jotto is located on Duomo Square, next to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Some tourists prefer the bell tower than the very catalog. The focus of this structure is that in which end of the city you would be, it will still be to open a beautiful view of the tower, all wines sparkling mosaic patterns. The tower is made in the Gothic style and is an indicator for such a type of architecture. To climb to the very top, it will be necessary to overcome about 400 steps, but believe me, it is worth it, because the panorama will open at the top of the creation and arts - Florence. Entrance - 10 euros, exit - for free.
Palace on Signoria Square
Palazzo-Vecchio. At the central entrance of travelers, Jesus meets a huge marble frontispis with the image of two Lviv, in the head of which the Son of God is located in the center. The composition of the early 16th century completes the laudatory inscription on Latin. And to the left and right of the entrance, proudly holding the head, follow the order of the sculpture of David and Hercules. In Palazzo, three courtyards, the beauty of which will not leave anyone indifferent. The dark interiors, the statues of Verokki and the frescoes of Vazari, complements the composition of the fountain dolphin, which is provided with water directly from bovyol gardens. The rooms of Vecchiy are filled with sculptures, the most popular is considered to be "Genius of Victory" Michelangelo. Prices begin from 6 euros.
Santa Maria Church
Santa Maria Novella - the church, known for its design, the openwork facade of the building resembles a casket. Architect Leon Battist Alberti makes a decision to use squares sprievated by white and black marble in the decoration of the building. The interior decoration fill the works of art of 14-16 centuries, such as the tomb of the Fiezol, the terracotta bust of St. Antonina, the Tomb of Philip Trozzzi, a monument to Blessed Villane. Once a writer Giovanni Boccaccio chose this church to describe the Decameron's novel. If you arrive in Florence by train, find the church will not be labor, she is near the station. You can get to the church for 5 euros.
That came the end to the walk. Of the five presented options, these are perhaps the most worthy. Of course, all the sights of Florence do not describe, but if you are in this city art, do not miss the opportunity to visit the places that you recently read.