May 30th- Exploration of Florence and David!

May 30th- Exploration of Florence and David!

Today was a long day! Today we were scheduled for a 2 hour tour. Our tour guide meet us at our apartment and the tour began there. As we walked to our first destination, we walked past a huge and beautiful library. It was the National Library of Florence. Based on my understanding, it is one of the most important libraries in Europe. I wish I could of had a peek inside the library. 

The tour lady took us to the Piazza Della Signoria, where the replica of David stands. In the very same spot where the replica stands is where once the real David stood. She have us some history on Dante, who was a famous poet. She pointed out a few statues near where Perseus and Medusa stood. After seeing the statues we headed to the oldest bridge in Florence, Ponte Vecchio. Along the bridge, there are goldsmiths. The tour guide told us that once there were fishers and butchers. Which created a bad smell...therefore they decided to only allow the goldsmith. Leaving the road clean and the air fresh.

After crossing the bridge, we headed towards the huge Pitti Palace. We didn't go because we needed to purchase tickets. I was curious to see what the palace had inside. The tour guide told us to make sure walked around in the garden. She said it was a very big garden and I was wondering, "How big?" I was ready to see it.

After seeing where we were going to go the next day, we headed back to the Piazza de Santa Croce. From there we headed to grab some lunch and purchase a pass to many museums. The first place we decided to use our pass was at the Accademia Gallery. Where the real actual statue of David stands. Not only did we see the famous work of Michelangelo through David, but we also saw unfinished statues by him. 

After seeing David, we headed for some Gelato. I can't remember the flavors, but I know they were really good. After our Gelato break we headed to the church of Santa Croce. In the church we saw many important tombs. One was of Michelangelo. After seeing the church we headed back to the apartment and called it a day.