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 - Palaces, Palazzos and Bridges
Discover Florence with a native Florentine who will teach you how to create beautiful
photos in the city where the Renaissance was born. Pitti Palace is one of the largest in Florence and was built for the Pitti family by Luca Fancelli on a project by
Brunelleschi around 1460; acquired by Medici in 1549 was expanded and then connected to Palazzo Vecchio by a corridor passing over Ponte Vecchio and today houses several
museums. You'll visit:
Boboli’s Garden on the back of Pitti Palace based on a desing by Niccolò Tribolo began to take shape in 1549 when the Medici family acquired the palace but the work
continued until 1650; it is a typical italian garden, less formal than french but still spectacular placed on a hill with a view of the town.
Signoria Square has been the central point of the political life through the centuries with Palazzo Vecchio, the fortresslike city hall, the huge Fountain of Neptune by
Ammannati and all the statues like Michelangelo’s David and the ones in the Loggia dei Lanzi makes it like a sort of an outdoor gallery.
Ponte Vecchio was built in XIV century to replace an earlier bridge destroyed by flood and housed butchers, grocers and other merchants before Ferdinando I decided to
threw out butchers and the others merchants to install goldsmiths and jewelers who are still there.
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.
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:
April 1, 2008
STARTING POINT:
Pitti Palace in front of the entrance with the ticket for the garden (9 euro)
ENDING POINT:
S.Trinita bridge
Saturday :
3:00pm - 7:00pm
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