Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Florence Part 6: Florence from up high

The Church of San Miniato

The green and white façade is considered one of the finest examples of the Florentine Romanesque style. Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, it contains fine artworks and splendid frescoes.

Piazzale Michelangelo

The huge square is famous throughout the world for its view over the monumental city center. The square, the gardens and the boulevards leading down to Florence, together with the other avenues encircling the city, were created by Giuseppe Poggi in 1869 when it was temporarily the capital of Italy.

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