Italy :: Day 6 Florence

This was the day we spent visiting a couple of the great museums in Florence which is known as a city for their great works of art. We started the day at Accademia which may be best known for Michelangelo's statue of David. Unfortunately, we were not able to get many pictures here because of photo restrictions.

After spending a couple of hours at Accademia taking in all the spectacular sculptures and paintings, we stopped for some lunch before our next museum visit. {I just love the little streets of Italy!}

Tyler had previously been to Florence with his school group and recommended to us a couple of places to eat for lunch. His choice was for kebobs.

Drew and I held out for the next stop which was an out of the way little panino shop.

It was all locals eating here-- so you know it is good! :)

And seriously, this panino was fabulous.... and huge!!!

Next, we were off the the Uffizi Gallery which houses works of some of the most famous Italian artists- Giotto, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo...

Another line to wait in. :)

What was so neat for Pete and I was to see how much the boys loved these museums! We followed them around as they shared with us so much of their knowledge of what they have learned in AP European History and what Tyler has learned from his art history classes here in Italy!

I love how much they appreciated seeing all of this in person and how they just took everything in, soaking in this experience!

View from one of the balcony areas.

We spent several hours at the Uffizi... and probably would have stayed longer if it wasn't closing time. Leaving the Uffizi, we had some great views walking along the Arno River, which divides the city of Florence.

This is Ponte Vecchio ("the old bridge") was built in 1345 and is lined with jewelry workshops and shops.

We made a stop at a sports shop to find Jake a football (soccer) jersey.

And then it was off to another gorgeous evening out for a dinner outside.

Then a chocolate dessert. :)

We are loving Italy!!!