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Italy Trip - Florence

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The city of Florence is renowned as the birthplace of Renaissance, and in particular of Renaissance painting. It is difficult to describe the beauty of this city. One whole day was insufficient as it has soo much to tell. Trying my bit via photos, have clicked more than 100 photos but limiting this post to less than half, as to what to expect when travelling to this city Cathedral -  The cathedral complex, in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three buildings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the historic centre of Florence and are a major tourist attraction. The basilica is one of Italy's largest churches and the dome was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed. Famous wall painting on the entrance of Florence Cathedral Dome.  La commedia illumina Firenze ("The Comedy Illuminating Florence") by Domenico di Michelino . It dipicts scenes of Dantes D

Italy Trip - Vatican city (Mecca of Christianity)

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If you come to Rome and not visit Vatican, can you say - you have seen Rome? Answer is NO. After spending half a day in St. Peter's Church, clicked these marvelous photos but let's start with the master piece from Michelangelo -  Pietà i.e.  Mother Mary holding Jesus, after crucifixion. After climbing 552 stairs to the highest point of dome.