The fine weather didn't last and today the umbrellas were out with light rainfall all day. Our first stop was the Uffizi Gallery, Italy's premier art collection. Lucky we had pre-booked tickets because the queue to get in was already long at 9am. The Botticelli room was breathtaking, his paintings so graceful and highly detailed - a master painter at work! We also saw works by Raphael, Michelangelo, Titian and many notable Renaissance artists.
After purchasing souvenirs in the Uffizi gift shop, we headed to the Ponte Vecchio lined with expensive gold jewellery shops. We all ended up at the Ponte Vecchio Cafe at the end of the bridge to have lunch and try some Florentine gelato!
This week is Culture Week in Florence and many galleries had free admission so we headed for the Palazzo Pitti that has more Renaissance artworks and a costume gallery. It also has the famed Boboli Gardens but because of the rain we stayed in doors.
A busy last day in Florence soaking up the Renaissance atmosphere and capturing many memorable photos.
We are traveling to Venice tomorrow via Ravenna, a UNESCO site of Early Byzantine churches with glittering golden mosaics. Arrivederci Florence! We will miss you!
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