Chappelle Medici ~ as seen from our hotel room. |
That same dome from the interior . |
Below that dome are burial vaults of the Medici family. |
....as well as several huge sculptures by Michaelanglo. |
His original David was exhibited @ Museo di Palazzo Vecchio / City Hall. |
Now.. David is in the Accademia |
The Duomo ....and the Battistero are center stage in Florence! |
Baptistery ceiling ~ late 13th c |
The Baptistery "bronzed doors" circa 1400, are now in the Duomo Musee. |
~ Galleria degli Uffizi ~ |
One room has the ceiling and side walls decorated with just abalone shells. |
~ The Florence Duomo and Baptistery ~ |