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Archive for the ‘DISTRICTS OF FLORENCE’ Category
Districts of Florence – ” San Giovanni”
The Duomo, Baptistery and Giotto bell tower district. The Cathedral or Duomo of Florence as we can admire 
it today is the end result of years of work that spanned over six centuries of history. Its basic architectural design was conceived by Arnolfo di Cambio at the end of the 13th century; the cupola that has made it a symbol for the whole city was created by that genius of the Renaissance, Filippo Brunelleschi. Nowadays the Duomo is surely one of the most impressive monuments created by humankind on the planet. When you visit it, don’t forget to climb to the top of the cupola, your efforts will be repaid by the breathtaking view of all the hills around, the red roofs of the city and all the other major monuments of Florence.
The district that surrounds the Duomo constitutes the heart of the historical city center and the area has probably one of the highest concentrations of art per square meter on the whole planet: churches, statues, museums, towers, and historical buildings fill every corner of every street.
Districts of Florence – ” SS Annunziata”
At the heart of this district lies the magnificent Piazza Santissima Annunziata, a beautiful space dominated by the presence of the elegant SS.Annunziata Church. This church originally stood outside the second circle of city walls. Between 1444 and 1481 Michelozzo, Pagno Portinari and Antonio Manetti (with suggestions from the architect Alberti) remodelled it into its present form.
The facade has a portico that rests on Corinthian columns and the central portal leads to the Chiostrino dei Voti (1447), a scenic space with lunettes frescoed by Pontormo, Rosso Fiorentino, and Andrea del Sarto (1511-1513). Also to be admired is Volterrano‘s magnificent coffered ceiling (1664)… What we’re saying is, if you live in this district you can’t miss a visit to this church (come on, we’re not asking you to go to Sunday morning mass!…)
This area is characterized by the strong presence of thousands of students that attend the several Faculties and University facilities that have their seats in this and in the neighboring San Marco district (literature, fine arts, architecture, student cafeterias, student houses, etc..).