After spending Spring Semester 1985 studying at the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain, I took off with my Eurailpass to see as much of Europe as I could in a month. From May 10 to May 16, I was in Italy.
Italy, the country shaped like a boot, whose area includes the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, is located in the Mediterranean Sea. Famous for its rich culture, visitors enjoy Italy for its blending of the past and present. Today, Italy has a population of nearly 60 million people and is noted for its rich cuisine, fabulous art
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The Duomo in Florence
The Cathedral (Duomo) of Santa Maria del Fiore is the unmistakable symbol of...
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Statue of David, Galleria dell'Accademia
The original statue of Michelangelo's David is located in the museum...
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Statue of David, Galleria dell'Accademia
Here, Michelangelo breaks away from the traditional way of...
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Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
The Palazzo Vecchio was so named to distinguish it from the "new"...
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Ponte Vecchio - The Old Bridge
The Ponte Vecchio is the oldest bridge in Florence spanning the Arno River....
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Me with some fellow Penn Staters
While visiting Florence, I ran into some fellow Penn Staters that I...
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Uffizi, Palazzo Vecchio, Duomo
This view overlooking the heart of Florence from Fort Belvedere shows...
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The Bridge of Santa Trinita
This bridge was originally built in 1257, but has been reconstructed a...
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Uffizi Gallery in Florence
The Uffizi Gallery is home to many famous art works by artists such as...
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Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
Santa Croce is one of the largest churches in Florence, located in the Piazza...
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The Medici Chapels and San Lorenzo
This view, taken from the top of the Duomo, shows the Medici Chapels...
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The Duomo in Florence
Having just come down from the top of the Duomo, I took a look up to...
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Interior view of the Duomo in Florence
The interior of the dome was painted by Giorgio Vasari in 1570.
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Postcard view of the Duomo in Florence
The Duomo as it is today is the end result of years of work that covered over...
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Postcard view of the city of Florence
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Map of Florence, Italy
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Piazza del Popolo in Rome
Egyptian obelisk in the center of Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
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The Saint Angelo Castle in Rome
Saint Angelo Castle is located on the banks of the Tiber River and is...
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St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome
St. Peter's Basilica was constructed between 1506 and 1626. The dome was...
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Me in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City
Technically, Vatican City is a sovereign city-state within Rome. At just 0.2...
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St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
Try to arrive in the square before the real crowds begin to gather....
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Interior of the dome of St. Peter's
High above the altar rises the dome designed by Michelangelo, built with the...
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Michelangelo's Pietà, St. Peter's
At the age of 23, Michelangelo was commissioned by a French cardinal...
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Dome of St. Peter's, Vatican City
I took this shot of the dome while standing on the roof of the basilica....
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View of St. Peter's Square from the dome
Tourists can take an elevator up to the rooftop of St. Peter's...
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Western Europe
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