It's easy to not notice some of the sights and sounds of the great city of Florence since the Renaissance architecture and the famous buildings are the raison d'etre for a visit to the city. However, for those who love Italian culture and want to see the real Italy, the city is full of delights. Yesterday, I put up an image from a society of anonymous poets.
Here are some images that caught my attention in the wonderful Tuscan city
The city has a wonderful sporting tradition. Like in other parts of Italy, most people look like they are in excellent shape. This is an achievment considering how rich and tasty Italian food is. You see young and middle-aged people going on evening runs. It's not so easy to notice the boatmen on the Arno River.
We were forunate enough to stay in a heritage building with an antique and beautiful, if scary, elevator. Our hotel had typical Florentine windows. These windows are specially designed for the Tuscan 4-season climate and remain shut all winter. We were lucky to launch spring in the city and open the windows, almost fully.
The water from this small fountain is potable. Most Italian cities have these old fontanellas, where the water is absolutely clean. Italy is one of the few countries in the world where you can drink straight out of the taps.
After drinking water in different parts of the world, I can certify that the tastiest water I have ever drunk is in Rome. Runners-up include Vienna and yes, New York City. The water in Florence is also quite tasty. Imagine, how much the Italians save by drinking off the taps, without boiling or buying water in bottles.
This would be a pipe-dream in Indian cities, but the reality is that Bombay's water was potable as recently as the late-1960s.
There is art in just about everything in Florence. I have seen innovative ideas when it comes to doorbells, but these were among the most artistic doorknobs that I had ever seen. That was until I started noticing the doorknobs in many of the city's buildings, both old and new.
Here are some images that caught my attention in the wonderful Tuscan city
The city has a wonderful sporting tradition. Like in other parts of Italy, most people look like they are in excellent shape. This is an achievment considering how rich and tasty Italian food is. You see young and middle-aged people going on evening runs. It's not so easy to notice the boatmen on the Arno River.
We were forunate enough to stay in a heritage building with an antique and beautiful, if scary, elevator. Our hotel had typical Florentine windows. These windows are specially designed for the Tuscan 4-season climate and remain shut all winter. We were lucky to launch spring in the city and open the windows, almost fully.
The water from this small fountain is potable. Most Italian cities have these old fontanellas, where the water is absolutely clean. Italy is one of the few countries in the world where you can drink straight out of the taps.
After drinking water in different parts of the world, I can certify that the tastiest water I have ever drunk is in Rome. Runners-up include Vienna and yes, New York City. The water in Florence is also quite tasty. Imagine, how much the Italians save by drinking off the taps, without boiling or buying water in bottles.
This would be a pipe-dream in Indian cities, but the reality is that Bombay's water was potable as recently as the late-1960s.
There is art in just about everything in Florence. I have seen innovative ideas when it comes to doorbells, but these were among the most artistic doorknobs that I had ever seen. That was until I started noticing the doorknobs in many of the city's buildings, both old and new.
Great Blog friend! Your information is very useful for all blog reading especially for travelers. Professionally I am tourist and visited in different places all over the world. Before couple of month I went to go Florence before my bus from new york to florida tour with family. I visit in many places in city but never seen these attractions that you mention this blog. After reading your blog I’m plan to go there and see these beautiful attractions in Florence. Thanks for this great sharing!!
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