Half Day Photography Adventures Tours in
Florence
Some of the things you will learn:
how to work with light and
shadows in a creative way
how to use photographic
techniques to create your personal vision
how to get the best photos
in every situation
how to be ready to capture
the moment.
Florence thru the lens - Birth of the Renaissance
Discover Florence with a native Florentine who will teach you how to create beautiful
photos in the city where the Renaissance was born. SS. Annunziata Square is considered one of the most beautiful squares of Florence with its Renaissance lines like the
Ospedale degli Innocenti portico designed by Brunelleschi in the beginning of XV century. You'll visit:
San Lorenzo church is one of the best examples of Renaissance in Florence but close to the church there is also one of the most popular market in the town; inside the
building you can find a food market and outside clothes and other articles.
The Duomo (S. Maria del Fiore) was began in 1296 by Arnolfo di Cambio on site of the old church of S. Reparata and took 150 years to complete; the enourmus dome was
designed by Brunelleschi, winner of a public competition, who developed a new building method creating one of the greatest engineering results of all the times which is
now one of the symbols of Florence in the world.
Repubblica Square marks the site of the ancient forum, the core of the original Roman settlementand, now home of Florence most fashionable and expensive cafés like
Paszkowsky and still the center of the life in the town.
Orsanmichele has a long story: originally a grain market became a church at the end of XIV century, after the arcades were closed and two additional stories added; the
statues on the exterior represent the work of many Renaissance artists.
Signoria Square has been the central point of the political life through the centuries with Palazzo Vecchio, the fortresslike city hall and the huge Fountain of Neptune
by Ammannati; all the statues like Michelangelo’s David and the ones in the Loggia dei Lanzi makes it like a sort of an outdoor gallery.
S. Trinita Bridge was built in its elegant curves by Ammannati in XVI century, probably using Michelangelo’s drawings, but was rebuilt in 1952, using again the original
stones, after being destroyed during second world war.
VALID FROM:
March 31, 2008
STARTING POINT:
At the Equestrian statue of Cosimo I in SS. Annunziata Square
ENDING POINT:
S.Trinita bridge
Wednesday:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Languages: English, Italian
Tour Fee per person
:
125 Euros
Blackout Dates:
None
Additional Information
• Participants must have a basic knowledge of their cameras.
• We reserve the right to change the route based on local conditions.
• Tours leave rain or shine. In extreme conditions please call the local number.
• We suggest good walking shoes, a lightweight poncho, in case it rains and in high temperatures a small bottle of water & sun hat.
• A lightweight tripod is recommended for evening sessions
• Clients who have not booked this activity in conjunction with a hotel are advised to provide contact details.
• Cancellation fees may apply.
Italy