Toscana - Firenze

Our first Tuscan destination was Florence, Tuscany's capital. Florence is known as the Cradle of the Renaissance, with very good reason. Sadly I only visited for one day, so was unable to fully explore its magnificent offerings. But what I saw made me very thirsty for more.

Window Covering

Facade 1

Stairs of Antiquity

Store Front

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

Pillar

On River's Path

Window

Door Decor

The River Arno 

Relief

Copyright 2019, Kathy Neudorf

Toscana - San Gimigniano and the Via Francigena

 Our first excursion took us to the historic hill town of San Gimigniano. We walked the iconic Via Francigena, following the centuries old route of pilgrims. The weather was perfect; the warm spring breezes complementing the breathtaking views. The town was like nothing I'd ever seen before, and the countryside was beyond words.

 

Via Francigena

 

Glorious Tuscan Countryside

City Walls

Monuments
 

San Gimigniano
 

Tree Tops

 

Olive Grove

Copyright 2019, Kathy Neudorf