Stop no. 1 today was the Uffizi museum – housing some remarkable works by the Ninja Turtles (Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and, well there wasn’t a Donatello but there was one later on in the day at the Palazzo Vecchio) as well as some amazing Boticelli, Tintoretto and a gazillion other artists all on display. An amazing Classical Roman collection too. Totally overwhelming and easy to get “art fatigue” but I bought a great little book to take home and enjoy at my own pace. No photos allowed inside the muesum. 

After stopping for a Porchetta Panini (Marthese had a rather delicious eggplant and cheese thingy) we ducked into the Palazzo Vecchio, currently a museum as well as Florence’s Town Hall, previously a Medici house of power/residence (?). Another amzing building, walls adorned with art, opulent and intimidating to visiting diplomats. I used to know so much about this period back in High School, really need a refresher!