Definition Essay: Florence Florentine Dream

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Florence – Florentine Dream
Florence is a tiny little gem, a dream, a mirage maybe, that lures travelers time and again to its mesmeric, romantic and busy shores. Nestled along the Arno River, the bricks of Florence glow under the warmth of a thousand Tuscan summers. This city, though small in size, features on many bucket lists as the birth place of the Renaissance, as a repository of world-class art, and as capital of fashion with greats such as Gucci and Cavalli having been born here. Lose yourself in its narrow winding streets that seem like they lead backwards in time. Or stand ashore the River Arno to watch its moods change with the changing of the sun in its azure skies. Follow a trail of its best food and drink that is renowned …show more content…

Its skyline, dominated by the dome of the Florence Cathedral, is half of what this beautiful building inspires. The Brunelleschi-designed dome remains the largest brick-and-mortar dome in the world 600 years after it was built. The towering Campanile (or bell tower), partly designed by Giotto, the beautiful frescoes, stained-glass windows and spectacular pink, white and green marble façade are unforgettable sights.
Visit the Palazzo Vecchio and the Palazzo Pitti to catch a glimpse of the opulence that was the life of the ancient ruling family, the Medicis. Gaze at priceless treasures like Michelangelo’s David, a roomful of Botticelli masterpieces and the cream of the Renaissance paintings by masters such as Rubens, Caravaggio, Raphael and Titian. Marvel at the sheer beauty of the Fountain of Neptune that took more than a decade to build. You will be hard pressed to find the time, what with the legendary Uffizi Gallery competing with the likes of the Galleria dell' Accademia di Firenze, Museo di San Marco, Museo Del Bargello, and Museo Novecento, among many others. The house of Salvatore Ferragamo has a museum here, along with a top-end hotel that must be

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