Saturday, March 28, 2020

Florence Remembered Part One

Pizzalle Michelangelo 

Piazalle Michelangelo is a square of a panoramic view 
of the city of Florence.  It's located in the Oltrano district of the city.


 Bronze cast of David facing Florence from the center of the square.

The glory of the city and its expanse.  From this point you can see the wonder of Burnelleschi's dome over the Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Fiore/Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower)


View of the Ponte Vecciho and the Arno River from the Piazzlae.

As I looked at these photos I remembered the awe I felt when I saw the city of Florence from this advantage point.  There is such beauty in its antiquity.  I wonder about those who live there and in all of Italy as in the rest of the world at this time of world wide illness and deaths from the corona virus.  It's history has been full of plagues, epidemics, and wars, and yet it still stands.  

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy


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24 comments:

  1. Hootin AnniMarch 28, 2020 1:33 PM

    The city is definitely a survivor...and oh so beautiful! Rich in history & value. Thanks for sharing your memories in photos.

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  2. Victor S E MoubarakMarch 28, 2020 2:24 PM

    What wonderful photos, Cathy. Thank you so much for sharing. Thank you also for your kind comment on my Blog.

    God bless you always.

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  3. carol l mckennaMarch 28, 2020 2:46 PM

    Beautiful photos and I bet you have fond memories now to help get through these difficult times ~

    Be Well,
    A ShutterBug Explores

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  4. UnknownMarch 28, 2020 4:54 PM

    That is the BEST view of Florence, for sure!

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  5. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 28, 2020 10:14 PM

    Wonderful photos, Cathy. I have been fortunate to visit Florence twice and to see these magnificent views each time!

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    1. A Bit of the BlarneyMarch 29, 2020 4:02 PM

      I've been there twice two, but it just wasn't long enough. Have a wonderful week! Stay well!

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  6. Stevenson QMarch 29, 2020 1:19 AM

    Amazing views of Florence! One of my regrets not visiting during my trip to Italy last Winter. Thank you for sharing these amazing views to us!

    Stevenson
    Cavite Daily Photo
    Stevenson Que Blog

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  7. Gillena CoxMarch 29, 2020 10:54 AM

    And yet it still stands. Poignant in today's pandemic challenge

    Much❤love

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  8. DawnMarch 29, 2020 3:51 PM

    And like so many other great cities full of history, the strong and faithful will rebuild in a sense. rise up and heal. Our entire world needs prayer.
    Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

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  9. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMarch 29, 2020 4:05 PM

    beautiful memories..

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  10. TomMarch 29, 2020 4:20 PM

    ...Cathy, I'm glad that you were able to make this trip when you could, it may be a while! Take care.

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  11. AngieMarch 29, 2020 10:12 PM

    Cathy - the architecture and the light is so classic - I can feel my heart swelling, just looking at these pictures. We will make it through this, and there will be new memories to cherish. Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday, and stay well!

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  12. EricaStaMarch 30, 2020 12:39 AM

    Florenz is fantastisc... the other captures so lovely as ever in each post.

    ...yes, keep in touch in Corona time. Its the one and only way we have yet...

    Stay healthy!

    Happy MosaicMonday

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  13. riitta kMarch 30, 2020 12:46 AM

    Wonderful views of Florence. I was there last October and fell in love with the city <3 So sad to read what Italy is going through.

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  14. eileeninmdMarch 30, 2020 5:59 AM

    Hello, Cathy! wonderful photos of your trip to Florence. It is a beautiful city. Thanks for taking me along on your trip! Take care, stay well! Wishing you a great new week!

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  15. Powell River BooksMarch 30, 2020 1:53 PM

    So much history, so much beauty and so much misery. So much for them to contend with right now. - Margy

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 30, 2020 3:02 PM

    How beautiful! I've always dreamed of going there some day. They are certainly in my prayers now! Stay healthy, hugs Diane

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  17. Fun60March 30, 2020 3:23 PM

    Thank you for reminding me of the beauty of Florence.

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  18. NCSueMarch 30, 2020 5:04 PM

    I guess it will be a long time before we're doing any traveling, so this was nice to see, Cathy. I hope you are going well and finding peace in the midst of the zaniness.
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/03/from-archives.html

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  19. Stewart MMarch 30, 2020 7:31 PM

    I wonder what it looks like today? What crazy times we live in.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  20. Life Images by Jill, West AustraliaMarch 30, 2020 9:20 PM

    Florence is a beautiful city. We visited for the first time a couple of years ago while on a tour. Only had a couple of nights there, would have liked more time to explore on our own. Thank you for taking me back there. Take care and thank you for visiting my blog this week.

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  21. Phil SladeMarch 31, 2020 2:20 AM

    I've watched so many TV programmes showing the beauty of Florence but I've never been there. Your photos also confirm how stunning the city looks. Thank you.

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  22. Lady FiMarch 31, 2020 6:30 AM

    Wow - gorgeous!

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  23. Handmade in IsraelMarch 31, 2020 6:43 AM

    We enjoyed a wonderful day in Florence a few years ago. I must go back one day. Such a beautiful city!

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