Scholars believe that the strap of the sling is barely visible because Michelangelo wanted to emphasize David as a hero because of his intellect, not because of brute force.
Scholars believe that the strap of the sling is barely visible because Michelangelo wanted to emphasize David as a hero because of his intellect, not because of brute force.
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Our very unique dessert - pane toscano
Our very unique dessert - pane toscano
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Sea bass with vegetables
Sea bass with vegetables
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Our tasting menu at Olio - Fresh burrata starter with anchovies, artichokes, and sun dried tomatoes
Our tasting menu at Olio - Fresh burrata starter with anchovies, artichokes, and sun dried tomatoes
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The Plasterwork Gallery
The Plasterwork Gallery
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Chick pea soup with cod and black cabbage - a strange combination but very delicious
Chick pea soup with cod and black cabbage - a strange combination but very delicious
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The very interesting Plasterwork Gallery
The very interesting Plasterwork Gallery
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seeing David for the first time as you enter the Michelangelo Gallery is an awesome experience!
seeing David for the first time as you enter the Michelangelo Gallery is an awesome experience!
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Michelangelo portrays David as a muscular young man
Michelangelo portrays David as a muscular young man
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Michelangelo was 25 years old when he carved this masterpiece.
Michelangelo was 25 years old when he carved this masterpiece.
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Piazza San Lorenzo
Piazza San Lorenzo
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The food, the stalls, the restaurants - you can eat till you drop
The food, the stalls, the restaurants - you can eat till you drop
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. . . and charcuterie platters
. . . and charcuterie platters
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I love bruschetta . . .
I love bruschetta . . .
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This is an amazing market.
This is an amazing market.
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Colorful fresh produce
Colorful fresh produce
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Anything you want is here in the Florence Central market
Anything you want is here in the Florence Central market
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tomato and mozzarella platters
tomato and mozzarella platters
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Delicious! making me hungry
Delicious! making me hungry
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Il Mercato Centrale - this is such a colorful and vibrant market - we had lunch here twice
Il Mercato Centrale - this is such a colorful and vibrant market - we had lunch here twice
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the Florence leather market
the Florence leather market
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The New Sacristy - the sculptures were produced by Michelangelo
The New Sacristy - the sculptures were produced by Michelangelo
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Another view of the Princes' Chapel
Another view of the Princes' Chapel
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The ornate and impressive dome
The ornate and impressive dome
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The Princes' Chapel of the Medici Chapels - built to immortalise the Medici Grand Dukes - octagonal in design
The Princes' Chapel of the Medici Chapels - built to immortalise the Medici Grand Dukes - octagonal in design
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My roast chicken with potatoes
My roast chicken with potatoes
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Platter of fresh tomatoes and Ed's cod with tomato sauce and chick peas
Platter of fresh tomatoes and Ed's cod with tomato sauce and chick peas
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Florence - Casalinga - Pasta with fish sauce
Florence - Casalinga - Pasta with fish sauce
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A local artist's paintings
A local artist's paintings
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Our platter of Tuscan ham, pork and salami with bread
Our platter of Tuscan ham, pork and salami with bread
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Bruschetta - our lunch at Il Tagliere Medievale
Bruschetta - our lunch at Il Tagliere Medievale
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. . . and pretty flowers and shutters
. . . and pretty flowers and shutters
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Old stone buildings are so evocative and photogenic
Old stone buildings are so evocative and photogenic
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A pretty Monteriggioni scene
A pretty Monteriggioni scene
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Monteriggioni
Monteriggioni
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A view of the village and the Piazza Roma
A view of the village and the Piazza Roma
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Scenic views from wherever you are on the walls
Scenic views from wherever you are on the walls
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I love the contrast of old stone with greenery . . .
I love the contrast of old stone with greenery . . .
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Another view of the village from the walls
Another view of the village from the walls
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