As it was, by the time we all met up at the gallery most of our intrepid travelers had risen early enough to ride the city bus to a nearby viewpoint, then walked downhill & into the city!
The Uffizi is home to the greatest collection of Florentine Renaissance paintings in the world. But as such it can be overwhelming both in size & quality. So we were joined again today by Ulrich to get the mot out of our visit.
Beginning with pre-Renaissance artworks, Ulrich helped us to understand not only the different techniques & artistic approaches that the Renaissance introduced, but also the different way of thinking & of approaching life that these methods embodied.
She's not happy...
The gallery also affords some of Florence's best views, especially over the River Arno, the Onte Vecchio, & the Vasari Corridor.
Planning their attack?
The rest of the day was free as usual, for free exploration of the city, before we met up again later for an excellent dinner at La Maremma restaurant & fantastic gelato at Vivoli!
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