Photos by Sydny Welcher, (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Fall 2022
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The view of the Duomo on the street Via dei Servi that is a block away from my apartment.
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Wine grapes that are ripe for pressing to become wine in the vineyards of Tuscany. We even got to try some of the grapes on our tour of the vineyard!
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The ceiling of a gorgeous church in the Piazza della Santissima Annunziata. The entire ceiling is gold and is a stunning first view as you walk into the church.
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The Basilica Santissima Annunziata is a church built in the 1200s. I stumbled upon this church on a walk and got to sit in on an Italian Catholic mass.
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My first picture in Florence was of course the Duomo which is only 2 blocks away from my apartment. Such an amazing view to see everyday.
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The view from the Piazza de Michelangelo that has the best sunset view of Florence. So far the two times I have been I have witnessed two proposals at this spot.
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A bar in Florence is actually a café and this one is the one at the end of my street. I go every morning and practice ordering in Italian to learn the language.
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Although this sandwich shop was in the touristy area of the Duomo piazza, it was amazing. Salami, goat cheese, and pesto on focaccia for 6 euros, you can’t beat that.
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Although Florence isn’t known for its pastries they sure look amazing. Its hard to pass up one of these delicious looking treats when getting my morning coffee.
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While I was wandering around Florence, I stumbled upon this courtyard that led to an old church. The ceiling art took my breath away as I took in its beauty as the only person in the church.