So many churches, so little time

i just realized that i hadn't really posted any pictures of Florence, which is where i actually go to school and have been staying. So here are some pictures of Firenze...

A view of the city skyline...


This give you a glimpse of how big the Duomo is compared to the rest of the city...



The most famous bridge in Florence... Ponte Veccio... that is the Arno River that massively flooded in 1966 and destroyed a lot of artwork and frescoes...


Every monday for religion class, we go on a field trip to a church in Florence and learn about the architecture, the frescoes (paintings on the walls), and the history of the building and culture. It is really interesting to see all these old churches that are EVERYWHERE. it is so amazing because you will turn the corner and there will be a church. there are churches everywhere that are so beautiful and elaborate. but the sad thing is, is that italians i guess don't really go to church anymore. they have these awesome churches, but now they are turned into museums more than churches. it is kind of interesting to observe... here are some pictures of the churches i've visited...

Santa Maria Novella...


There are so many amazing frescoes...




The Duomo is the main church in Florence and is HUGE. The outside is all green, red, and white marble and there is a huge dome as well as a separate Baptistry and tower. Whenever we get lost, we just look for the Duomo and find our way back...











Santa Croche... a lot of famous people were buried in Sata Croche like Michaelangelo, Gallileo, and a bunch of others... the church was under construction, but it was still beautiful...



My favorite frescoe in Santa Croche... the Tree of Life...