Chapter 462: Don't Say Goodbye, Okay
But Snow Fall and Winter Sunny Beauty didn't dare to explore. Naples Naples Naples Old Street is the central business district of Naples at the end. One hidden highlight here is the Toledo metro station (line 1). The design theme of the Toledo metro station is "light and water", and it is called the most beautiful metro station in Europe.
It was designed by nearly 100 designers. It's refreshing to come and see in the summer. Toledo Metro StationNaples Toledo Metro StationToledo Metro StationToledo Metro StationToledo Metro StationThe subway station is tens of meters deep, and there is a vertical blue channel on the ground floor, from the bottom you can see all the way to the top of the ground.
In the city of Naples, where the snow falls and the winter beauty doesn't have time to fully explore, it's definitely a refreshing spot. Xueluo and Dongqingmei didn't take the subway here, and there is a special sightseeing ticket from the ground down to the Toledo subway station, about 2 euros per person. The Toledo metro station returns to the ground level from the Toledo station.
Continue along the shopping street towards the sea, where you can see the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius at sunset. Vesuvius's snow falls early and returns late every day, and the beauty of winter finally feels the breath of the city on the last day in Naples. Naples Naples passed by the Umberto I Arcade on his way home.
The shops are definitely closed. But the person in charge of beauty doesn't get off work, hehe. Dong Qingmei accidentally bought a flower hoodie, which was bad for him to like, but was worn by Xue Luo first. The Umberto I promenade slipped all the way until it was dark, and Dong Qingmei, who was still carrying the equipment, said that the road was too far and there was no spectrum to walk, so Xueluo and Dong Qingmei took a taxi back to the rooftop of the hotel to drink!
In the background is another attraction in Naples, Castello Nuevo. Snow falls and winter weather is beautiful in the past few days, Naples drilled the Blue Hole, swam Capri, visited Pompeii, and climbed Vesuvius. Except for not getting the No.1 pizza, everything else was perfect. When Naples III and Florence first arrived, the snow fell and asked which city you think you would like the most.
Dong Qingmei said Florence, Xueluo said Okay, then when we finish our trip, Xueluo will ask you if it's the same. Although I didn't ask again after I came back, the answer was self-evident. There are many things that may not be captured in photographs, but stories of one kind or another are still present in the corners of Florence. It's like some feelings, although words can't describe them.
But everyone who is there can also feel it. Hopefully, you can also see the Renaissance and Renaissance of Florence. Day9 Ponte Vecchio - Palazzo Pitti - Ponte Vecchio - Departing from Naples at 8 o'clock, arriving in Florence near noon, all the way to your accommodation. It is a B&B near the luxury street, and the old bridge is the old bridge when you turn left when you go out.
In comparison, it feels like Florence is really one size smaller. An ice cream shop by the old bridge, this eats the black sesame flavor, except that it melts too quickly, there is really no drawback. After crossing the river, stop and forage for food, and there are all kinds of interesting decorations and graffiti along the way. I happened to pass by the Palazzo Pitti, where Gucci's Cruise 2018 fashion show was held.
Behind the Pitti Palace is the representative of the Renaissance garden** Garden, but unfortunately the snow and the beauty of winter have not been able to do it this time. Pitti-Florence's saxophone is more melodious, and it feels like brass is meant to match this European style. After returning to the hotel in the afternoon, we decided to wait for a sunset. Because the square is on the other side of the Arno River.
Just enough to cross the Ponte Vecchio. It is said that Ponte Vecchio was once home to leather shops and butchers, but Ferdinand I could not accept the stench of his palace all day long, so he ordered all the shops to be replaced with jewellery shops. So don't be surprised to see Rolex and Vacheron Constantin here. The streets of Florence are full of artists and craftsmen.
Once you reach the top, it's still early before sunset, but the beautiful scenery doesn't stop. Far away from the Palazzo Vecchio stands out in Florence. This David statue in the middle of the square is a bronze replica of Michelangelo's carving. When the sunset was going on at eight o'clock, there were more and more people in the stands. Snow Fall and Winter Sunny Beauty sat here for more than two hours.
While chatting and watching the tourists come and go around you. Looking at a high-rise building, Florence was immersed in the afterglow of the setting sun, and when he went down, he met a man holding a large net to scatter bubbles. The tranquil waters of the Arno River are illuminated with warm yellow lights. Florence is the kind of city that doesn't make you feel dangerous even if you're walking down the street at eleven or twelve o'clock at night.
On the way home in the evening, Yelp found a restaurant with good ratings, which was simply the best restaurant I had on this trip, and the price was very reasonable. Presumably called restaurantsantafelicita, also on the opposite side of the Arno River. Xueluo and Dongqingmei lived in these three days, and they also ate here for three days in a row. This houseine is not bad, either.
During the meal, there was a person who was proficient in blowing, playing and singing in the small square, which added infinite points to the meal. DAY10 - Museum - Palazzo Ricardi (Introduction to the Medici Family) - Central Market - Giotto's Bell Tower If in and Naples is to see the glory of the 5th century BC, then in Florence it must be to see the splendor after the 13th century.
I woke up early in the morning for breakfast, and at nine o'clock I went straight with my ticket for the scheduled time, ready to go up to the dome to see Florence in the sun. *Climb the dome in the morning and the bell tower in the afternoon or evening to avoid backlighting for photos. The octagonal dome of the church is more visible inside the dome, and the huge dome with a diameter of 43 meters is a miracle in the history of architecture.
The characters in the "Doomsday Approval" on the mural perfectly illustrate the Renaissance artist's mastery of depicting human gestures and expressions. Various stained glass windows around the dome. After taking a circle in the air inside the church, you will begin to climb to the top. The staircase in the church is still narrow and steep, and when you reach the top, you can only turn into a one-way street.
Giotto's bell tower opposite the rising sun. The most European moment when the snow falls in Florence is when the bells are all over the city, near and far, without any melody but still beautiful. After leaving the church, I went to a museum about construction at the back of the church, which is not large, but there are many interesting collections.
Also check out a small movie about the church building process. After coming out, follow the road to the Ricardi Palace. There is really a feeling of a national artist here, and the watercolors of any booth are painted vividly. I bought a cup of iced coffee at a roadside shop, and all kinds of bread looked delicious. Lunch is rare and refreshing.
Salmon salad and tiramisu. Palazzo Ricardi is one of the more famous Medici residences in Florence in addition to Palazzo Pitti, designed by the architect Michelozzo. Compared to Pitti Palace, Riccardi Palace is much more simple and simple. But to put it bluntly, Pitti Palace is not much more splendid, why?
The Medici family was synonymous with the high society of the time, from bankers, politicians, to popes, and there was anything powerful in this family. However, having money also caused a huge problem, and the Medici family was afraid that the common people would have too strong hatred of the rich for them, so they were unwilling to be too extravagant. That's why they started giving back to the community.
All kinds of literary and artistic youths with great ambitions but too poor to afford paint, as well as began to fund the construction of various churches, palaces, and so on. The three most influential people of the Renaissance, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, all came out of their homes. Palazzo Pitti was not actually the Medici in the first place.
It was built by the Pitti family, a great Florentine banker, in order to fight against the Medici and show their ability to cross the river. As a result, there was no money to repair it halfway, and the Medici family then bought the palace to complete the subsequent construction. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that the Medici family was the largest financier at that time and the most powerful philanthropic family in the Renaissance.
The Medici Palace Medici is still some time away from the bell tower booked at 4:30, and I was going to see David, but due to the large number of people in line, Xueluo and Dongqingmei decided to try their luck again tomorrow morning. So, I went to the central square. As soon as you enter the market, the vendors on both sides of the stalls.
Began to greet Snow Fall and Winter Qingmei in various Korean and Japanese, but there was no Chinese. It is estimated that the foreigner went to the Dragon Kingdom and walked in Xiushui, which is this feeling. Unfortunately, the interior part may not be opened due to renovation, and the opportunity to eat delicious food is missed. Seeing that the time was almost up, he began to return to the Virgin of Flowers, and by the afternoon the square was already crowded.
Entering the Giotto Clock Tower is progressive, and there is a platform every other section where you can rest and look at the scenery. Giotto's Bell TowerGiotto's Bell TowerThe Palazzo Vecchio, far from Giotto's Bell Tower, was once the private Gothic residence of the Medici family. Palazzo Pitti is called the "New Palace". Giotto's Bell Tower hurriedly drew one when he was waiting for Dong Qingmei to take various pictures.
By the time the snow fell and the sun began to set in the bell tower, the sun was already preparing to set. The main attraction of Florence is that you can easily find a comfortable place and do nothing, listen to the bells, the wind, look at the city, watch the people come and go, and sit for an afternoon.
If you can catch a bell ringing once inside the clock tower, it will be a deafening experience. Xueluo and Dong Qingmei waited for a long time, but they still didn't find the way to ring the bell. There are bells that ring 15 minutes on the hour, and there are also bells that ring 5 minutes after half o'clock. Dinner is still the same old place, ordered mushroom soup, houseine, and then pasta for one person.
The chubby boss saw that Xueluo and Dong Qingmei were here again, and personally came to help Xueluo and Dong Qingmei order food, and recommended a lot of delicious food to Xueluo and Dong Qingmei. Full of wine and food, walking across the old bridge and eating in the city. Without the scorching sun, it feels more comfortable to walk on the street. Day11 Piazza della Signoria - Uffez Gallery - Last day to watch the sunset over Florence from the bridge next to the Ponte Vecchio.
I couldn't bear to be tempted by the nest, so I slept properly, so David in the art museum couldn't see it, so he could only go straight to see Xiaowei. Go out at eleven o'clock, walk along the Arno River and cross the old bridge and turn a corner. Due to the falling snow and the beauty of the winter, the reservation is 12:30 tickets.
Tickets can only be picked up about 15 minutes in advance. The place to get the ticket is also easy to find, the whole building of the Uffizi is a U-shape, the ticket is on the left side of the U near the opening, and if you look carefully in the picture, you will have an arch below the camouflage car. On the way back to the Uffizi after breakfast, we passed by Piazza della Signoria again.
That is, where the old palace is located. The two protectors of the doorway, one on the left and one on the right, are a replica of "David" and "Hercules and Kex". Lord's SquareLord's SquareLord's SquareLord's Square At a quarter past twelve, there was already a long queue to get tickets. After the ticket check, the security check, the rental of the docent, and the ticket inspection again, I finally entered the palace of real art.
Most of the Uffizi collections are Renaissance paintings with strong religious overtones, including Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Raphael, Botticelli, Rembrandt, etc. There are also many statues from ancient Greece and antiquity. Many of them were once in the Medici collection.
It was also the office of one of the Medici family (Cosimo I). The main collection of paintings in the whole museum is basically classified from the 13th to the 18th centuries according to time, which is just a good time to systematically look at the changes in the concept and way of expressing the same subject matter in different periods.
Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" and another "Spring" are probably the pinnacle of his paintings. A city that is comfortable to look at from any angle. It was already about four o'clock in the afternoon when I came out of the art museum, and I didn't have much strength to go to the **li garden again, after all, I had to "cross" the Arno River.
The casual snowfall and winter sunshine once again skipped the trip and began to shop along the road as a foundation for shopping. The last night in Florence was a must to see/photograph the sunset again, this time choosing the bridge on the doorstep. Patting and patting found a team of cannons, Dong Qingmei secretly ran to take a group photo. Later, I chatted and found out that it was a photography class from the United States.
Looking at the tripods that others set up steadily, he himself was silently crying. The sunset was almost three hours away, and it proved to be worth the wait. The face-saving sky showed a perfect sunset to all the photographers lying on the side of the bridge. The red ones are like wine, and the blue ones are drunk.
In the end, I reluctantly said goodbye to the restaurant where I ate three meals in a row. This meal, the boss not only recommended the best noodles to Xueluo and Dong Qingmei, but also upgraded red wine and sent more bread to Xueluo and Dong Qingmei, and even introduced her beautiful daughter to Xueluo and Dong Qingmei. Drank once the wine recommended by the owner. Fourth, Pisa + Cinque Terre has been literary and artistic for so many days.
It's time to finally get a feel for nature, because there are a lot of battles on this part of the trip, and the Cinque Terre is built on a cliff, and the terrain is too undulating. So Xueluo and Fuyumi decided to leave their boxes at the train station in Florence and travel light. It's about 12 euros a day. On day12, I got up early in the morning and set off from the central train station to go to Pisa Giotto's hometown.
Pizza Snow Fall and Dong Qingmei were ready to stop by to see the Leaning Tower, and they didn't make too many arrangements. So the train transfers and stays for more than two hours. There are not many people under the tower, and the time is just enough to buy tickets and queue up to go to the tower. The Leaning Tower of Pisa The Leaning Tower of Pisa came down from the tower and walked all the way back to the station, ready to go to the Cinque Terre! 2k reading web