Today I went to Siena, a city south-south/west of Firenze. I was not on camera duty today since my battery was dead but will try and have those pictures uploaded soon. Siena was an interesting city. It was the first city in which I went into several of the historic, tourist attractions.
The friends I was with and myself purchased a pass to enter into Siena's Duomo, Gallery of the Museo dell'Opera, the Crypt, and the Baptistery. The intricate detail and effort that was put into every aspect of the sites is incredible. The Duomo Nuovo was the most impressive because of all the history enclosed within. The Baptistery was built and sculpted by some of the most famous sculptors of the time including Donatello (my favorite teenage mutant ninja tutle).
While waiting for some friends to arrive Nick, Alessandro and I went to Piazza Del Campo where the famous horse race is held.
There is an interesting exhibit in one of the churches that we visited in Siena. St. Cathrine's head is preserved and open for viewing. It goes to show the power of religion if a woman's head is preserved and open for public viewing. It is quite amazing really.
It is a quiet night in Firenze, much of the frequent company is off to the Amalfi Coast with the school for the weekend.
Tomorrow will be filled with textbooks, internet articles, and hopefully a run. If it is nice out, maybe some studying on the dam in the Arno will be in store... I must work on the olive oil skin tone the locals enjoy so much.
So, Ciao for now and live freely
1 comment:
"The Duomo Nuovo was the most impressive because of all the history enclosed within." How about a quick little history lesson?
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