Siena – Baptistery and More Street Scenes

Battistero di San Giovanni (Baptistery of Saint John) was built between 1316 and 1325 by Camaino…

Siena – Santa Maria Assunta Interior

We step inside the church to a grand space filled with beautiful art. Again, the pillars…

Siena – Santa Maria Assunta

The Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria Assunta (Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption) was originally designed…

Siena – Street Scenes 2

Continuing our walk through Siena, we come upon the Loggia della Mercanzia.   Loggia della Mercanzia (…

Siena – Street Scenes 1

We are moving on to Siena.  After a short drive from Florence, we arrived at our…

Florence – Santa Croce and Street Scenes

I’ve got a few more photos from Florence before we leave town.  This is a collection…

Florence – Piazza della Signoria

Our tour continues to the Piazza della Signoria.  All descriptions of the buildings and statues below…

Florence – Battistero di San Giovanni

The Battistero di San Giovanni (The Baptistery of St. John) is another masterpiece in marble.  …

Florence – Santa Maria del Fiore – Interior

Let’s go ahead and wrap up the Duomo of Florence.  This cathedral is know for its…

Florence – Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore – Exterior

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (St. Mary of the Flower) is one of Florence’s most…