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Although I was able to explore some of the city on my second visit in 1984, I didn't really get a feel for the city until my 2017 visit.
Of course, every evaluation of the city had to be done within the context of 100 degree temperatures and huge crowds.
Still, I found there was actually a real city behind all the big tourist attractions.
TRAVEL: 1978, 1984, 2017 -
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The Duomo stands out on the skyline from a view point on the other sie of the river, Florence, Italy, 1984.
Palazzo della Signoria, also called the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy, 1984.
Neptune fountain next to the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy, 1984.
Michaelangelo's David, the Accademia di Belle Arti, Florence, Italy, 1984.
Corner water fountain, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, 2017.
Interesting art piece on the corner of a building, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, 2017.
I found this humorous art piece on a side street, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, 2017.
Unusual Lover's Lane sign, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, 2017.
View of local housing from our hotel window, Florence, Italy, 1984.
Laundry in a window, Florence, Italy, 1984.
On our first trip with a tour in 1978 we stayed here at the Michelangelo Hotel, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, 1978.
I have no memory of it at all.
One of the finer things to see in Florence are the street artists, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, 2017.
Street artist, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, 2017.
Street artist, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, 2017.
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