Views from the Palazzo Vecchio

One of the great things about the Palazzo Vecchio is that there are roof terraces with the most amazing views of Florence. Luckily, the Italian weathermen are as inept as any others, since they had predicted rain for the entire weekend. 

Click for a larger version The Piazza della Signoria

The grey building, apparently, is the Generali Insurance Company.
Click for a larger version More of the piazza

At left is the cafeteria of the Ufizzi. Underneath are statues, including the charming one of Perseus with the Medusa's head.
Click for a larger version View of Florence
Click for a larger version The back of the Piazza della Signoria
Click for a larger version The Church of Santa Croce

which has the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo. It was built in 1294.

An interesting 6-pointed star in front.

Click for a larger version More view
Click for a larger version The Great Synagogue

A newer project, completed in 1882, but fitting with the rest of Florence. Apparently it was modeled after the Hagia Sofia in Istanbul.

(Thanks to Carlton Hughes for identifying the building.)

Click for a larger version Still more view
Click for a larger version Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (The Duomo)
Click for a larger version Church of San Miniato de Monte

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