Florence Love Locks
Chain railings near the Ponte Vecchio have been encrusted with thousands of locks left by lovers. After marking the locks with their names or initials and securing the lock, traditionally the keys are thrown into the river to symbolically lock their love forever.
Florence Love Locks
Chain railings near the Ponte Vecchio have been encrusted with thousands of locks left by lovers. After marking the locks with their names or initials and securing the lock, traditionally the keys are thrown into the river to symbolically lock their love forever.
Florence Building Facades
Building facades along a picturesque Florence street.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
13th century cathedral located in the Piazza del Duomo in the historic center of Florence Italy. Construction began in 1296 in the Gothic style and was completed in 1436. This church is one of Italy's largest with a capacity of 30,000. The dome is the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Palazzo Vecchio
The Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) is the town hall of Florence, Italy. It was constructed between 1299 and 1314. Under the arches near the top are painted the coats of arms of the Florentine republic.
Florence Cathedral Marble Floor.
Floor mosaic of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Arno River Buildings.
Buildings along the Arno river in Florence Italy.
Arno River
The Arno river in Florence Italy.
Votive Candles in Florence Cathedral.
The 13th century cathedral located in the Piazza del Duomo in the historic center of Florence Italy. Construction began in 1296 in the Gothic style and was completed in 1436. Because of the length of time that it took to complete the cathedral, elements of several other archetectural styles were incorporated (Romanesque and neo-Gothic). This church is one of Italy's largest with a capacity of 30,000 people. The dome is the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Florence Cathedral Interior
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence Cathedral) is a 13th century cathedral located in the Piazza del Duomo in the historic center of Florence Italy. Construction began in 1296 in the Gothic style and was completed in 1436. Because of the length of time that it took to complete the cathedral, elements of several other architectural styles were incorporated (Romanesque and neo-Gothic). This church is one of Italy's largest with a capacity of 30,000. The dome is the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Giotto's Bell Tower
Campanile di Giotto is adjacent to the Florence cathedral. Construction of this Gothic style tower began in 1334 and was completed in 1359.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
This 13th century cathedral is located in the Piazza del Duomo in the historic center of Florence Italy. Construction began in 1296 in the Gothic style and was completed in 1436. Because of the length of time that it took to complete the cathedral, elements of several other archetectural styles were incorporated (Romanesque and neo-Gothic). This church is one of Italy's largest with a capacity of 30,000. The dome is the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Florence Cathedral and Giotto's Bell Tower
The 13th century cathedral located in the Piazza del Duomo in the historic center of Florence Italy. Construction began in 1296 in the Gothic style and was completed in 1436. Because of the length of time that it took to complete the cathedral, elements of several other archetectural styles were incorporated (Romanesque and neo-Gothic). This church is one of Italy's largest with a capacity of 30,000 people. The dome is the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Campanile di Giotto (Giotto's Bell Tower) adjacent to the Florence cathedral. Construction of this Gothic style tower began in 1334 and was completed in 1359.
Florence Street
Early morning street scene in Florence Italy
Florence Street
Florence Italy street view near Cathedral Square.
Cathedral and Baptistery
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (background) and the Baptistery of St. John (foreground).
Historic center of Florence
Historic center of Florence Italy with the Baptistery of St. John in the foreground and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower in the background.
Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
Medieval bridge in Florence Italy crossing the Arno River.
Piazza del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo or Cathedral Square is located in the historic center of Florence, Italy. The The Baptistery of St. John is in the foreground and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower are in the background.
The Baptistery of St. John (Battistero di San Giovanni) is an octagonal basilica located in the Piazza del Duomo in the historic center of Florence Italy. It was built between 1059 and 1128 and is in the Florentine Romanesque style.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is a 13th century cathedral located in the Piazza del Duomo in the historic center of Florence Italy. Construction began in 1296 in the Gothic style and was completed in 1436. Because of the length of time that it took to complete the cathedral, elements of several other architectural styles were incorporated (Romanesque and neo-Gothic). This church is one of Italy's largest with a capacity of 30,000. The dome is the largest brick dome ever constructed.
Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto) is adjacent to the Florence cathedral. Construction of this Gothic style tower began in 1334 and was completed in 1359.
Dawn at Piazza del Duomo
Early morning view of Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) in the heart of the historic center of Florence, Italy.
The Baptistery of St. John is in the foreground. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower are in the background.
Equestrian Monument of Cosimo I
Located in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, the Equestrian Monument of Cosimo I was erected in 1594.
Palazzo Vecchio is seen in the background.