Tag Archives: Galleria dell’Accademia

Piazza della Signoria

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Sophia la Vespa

Piazza della Signoria is an interesting place. First of all, it is huge!  Secondly, it contains an interesting array of sculptures (some original, some copies). The statues on display include a massive statue of Cosimo I on horseback, the Neptune Fountain … Continue reading →

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David and the Indian

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Sophia la Vespa

After lunch today I went to see Michelangelo’s David. I have seen him before but he was having some work done then and I wanted to see how it worked out for him. I had to set my bearings at … Continue reading →

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