Like Rome, Florence was another beautiful city with its own historical and architectural flavor. My mother and I actually didn’t stay here a full two days, since we traveled from Rome the first day and traveled to Venice the next afternoon. I wish we had more time to explore the city, but I’m glad we at least made it to the major tourist destinations, all walking distance from our hotel.
フィレンツェはローマとはまた違う雰囲気の街で、ホテル近辺を歩いているだけで映画の中にいるようでした。丸々2日間の滞在ではなかったのですが、短い時間の中とりあえず有名な観光スポットに行けたので満足でした。
Day 1 – Basilica di San Lorenzo and Cathedral di Santa Maria del Fiore
The Basilica di San Lorenzo was only a few minutes away from our hotel, and just from looking at the exterior, you wouldn’t imagine the beauty within. I’ve always been a fan of a mainly white interior, and this basilica really hit the spot. The perfect symmetry, the intricate detail, the beautiful artwork – I would have sat in the pew for a good hour just admiring everything if I had the luxury.
1日目はホテルから徒歩数分のサン・ロレンツォ聖堂からフィレンツェツアーが始まりました。地味な外見から思えないほどの美しいインテリアに圧倒されました。清潔感を感じさせる白は元々好きなので、この聖堂はすぐにお気に入りになりました。完璧なシンメトリー、細かいディテール、そして数々の作品達。時間があったら聖堂のど真ん中の席からゆっくり味わいたかったなぁ。
Cathedral di Santa Maria del Fiore
Like the Fountain of Trevi in Rome, this was another one of those instances where I turned the corner and BAM! The Cathedral di Santa Maria Fiore was like a dream standing majestically before me. My photos of the Cathedral do not do justice to it at all – this is truly a must-see at least once in your lifetime. My mother and I had not reserved anything for this, but as we made our way around the vicinity taking photos and the like, a tour group offered 2 discount tickets, explaining these would be the last two slots available for a guided tour up to the dome of the Cathedral. Since waiting in line didn’t seem like it would get us up to the dome anyways, we jumped on the opportunity for an amazing experience ahead.
The construction of the Cathedral began in 1296 and was completed in 1436. We climbed over 400 steps to get up to the dome, the highest point in all of Florence. While the view from the top was amazing beyond words, traveling up to and down from the dome was pretty claustrophobic. It was definitely worth it though. The tickets we purchased also included entry to the Museum of Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, which we went right after the Cathedral.
トレビの噴水を初めて見た時と同様、角を曲がったらあり得ないくらいの凄い光景が目の前に広がっていました。映画や物語に出てくるようなサンタ・マリア・デル・フィオーレ大聖堂。私が撮った写真ではその美しさは反映仕切れていません。一度は是非足を運んでいただきたい場所です。私と母はツアーを何も予約していなかったので、とりあえず大聖堂の周りをぐるっと廻っていたら、ツアーグループのガイドさんにドームまで上れるガイド付きツアー割引チケットを薦められました。最後の2枚で列に並んでても入れなそうだったので、決断はすぐにできました。
大聖堂は1296年から建設が始まり、1436年に完成しました。400ステップの階段を上りきり、フィレンツェでもっとも高い位置のドームまでたどり着きました。てっぺんからの景色は凄く綺麗でした!ただ、たどり着くまでの道のりは大分狭くて、塀所恐怖症の人には向いていないかもしれません。私たちが購入したチケットは、大聖堂付属博物館への入場も込みだったので、ドームツアーの後に行ってきました。
Day 2 – The Uffizi Gallery Museum
We only had the morning and part of the afternoon to spend before taking a 2 hour train to Venice on the second day, so we made sure to check out the famous Uffizi Gallery Museum. I read about it in an Italy travel magazine I bought in Japan, and I knew it was a must-see attraction while in Florence. These are street shots leading up to the Uffizi – the architecture and the pebbled paths really reminded me of Disney’s Pinocchio (I can’t believe I didn’t know it was a fairy tale based in Florence!).
2日目は、ベネチアへ行くまでの午前中と昼間しか時間がなかったので、フィレンツェでのラストストップはウフィツィ美術館でした。日本で買ったイタリアの旅行雑誌で読んで、絶対行きたいと思いました。美術館までの道のりも素敵だったので、写真に収めました。建物やゴロゴロした道はディスニーのピノキオを思い出させました。実は、ピノキオがフィレンツェ出身の物語だということを旅行中初めて知りました。笑
The Uffizi Gallery Museum
The Museum was a gorgeous structure both inside and out, and while I would have loved to take more photos of the artwork, I figured better versions were already available in print or online so I decided to take a significantly fewer amount this time and enjoy it more. I was going through each exhibit in the Vatican Museums in Rome with camera in one hand for blog photos, iPhone in the other for Instagram story photos and it was, to put it simply, a bit ridiculous. I’m sure my mother thought so too. Anyways, the Uffizi was less confusing as you walk along a large hallway that follows the rectangular structure of the building, with entrances to the exhibits. It was crazy to finally see famous paintings and sculptures in person that I’d seen in books since I was a little girl!
ウフィツィ美術館は中も外も素敵で、美術品の写真をもっと撮りたいという気持ちはあったものの、今回はもっとゆっくり楽しむことにしました。バチカン美術館へ行った時は、右手にカメラ、左手にiPhoneというとんでもない姿で館内を廻っていたので・・・母もそう思っていたでしょうね。それはともかく、ウフィツィはバチカンとは違って、もうちょっと分かりやすかったです。長方形型を描く廊下を廻りながら、各部屋の展示品を見る流れでした。小さい頃から知っている美術品をこの目で見ることができて感激でした!
My last post on my Italy travels will be about Venice and Milan! I hope you are enjoying them so far. If you haven’t read my travel post on Rome, check it out here.
次回はベネチアとミラノについて書きます!ローマの記事をまだ読んでいない方はこちらをご覧下さい。
17 comments
Lucy
wonderful place!
FOLLOW FOR FOLLOW? 🙂 : FASHIONGIRL.BLOGSPOT.COM
Mariann Yip
The basicilia is one of my favorite places in Rome. I absolutely love your photos and really appreciate you giving background and history of the sights. Also I am obsessed with your bag, it’s so adorable and stylish 🙂
Christine Kong
Wow, I can’t believe you did all of this sightseeing in Florence in less than two days! Florence is a bit smaller than the other Italian cities, but you really managed your time well and saw the best sites. The Basilica di San Lorenzo is so beautiful and I love the white interior as well. It’s hard to really capture the beauty and intricacy of the architecture because they truly look so amazing in person and when you see it through the camera you’re like gosh that doesn’t do it justice. I’m glad you got to see most of Florence even though your trip was short. You will love Venice and Milan too! xoxo, Christine
http://dailykongfidence.com/
Gracie
Your photography of Florence is incredible. I feel like I toured the city with you. I was in Rome back in the spring and loved loved this city but Florence is definitely on my list when I have more time. Loved your bag. Thank you for sharing this beautiful city.
Xxgracie
snappedbygracie.com
Lux G.
Wow. Everything in this post just makes me go ‘wow’. Lovely place. Love your outfit as well.
Samjah
I’m definitely living vicariously through you! I want to travel to all of these places you are visiting and will in due time. Until then I have your blog to stalk! Lol. The architecture is so beautiful and the history makes it even more interesting. Oh and your purse is too cute! Perfect accessory!
Sheree
Wow, that seems like an incredible adventure. I love the architecture of the buildings in Italy. Also, your outfit is so cute and perfect for exploring! Glad to hear that you enjoyed your vacation.
~xo Sheree
PoshClassyMom.com
Bernice
One of my favourite things about Italy is how engrained the intricate art, and design brought on by Catholicism is. The gothic cathedrals are so eyewatering, and how haunting it is to look at artwork of angels or biblical moments. So amazing to see how one religion inspired so much and commissioned so much work!
https://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2017/09/17/Cherry-Inspired-Makeup-With-INIKA-Organics-Lip-Glaze
Jennifer Lee Quattrucci
I have truly enjoyed all of your adventures and all your gorgeous and amazing captures! It is like a dream to see all the magnificent artwork and culture and you definitely made the best use of your two days! I grew up fascinated with all things European because of my heritage and actually have a Pinocchio collection. It’s such a pleasure to visit your blog and see it all through you. I love the outfit here and especially the bag!!
Jo
Florence looks so beautiful. The architecture looks so breathtaking in your pictures. I can only imagine how much more so they are in person! I can’t wait to see more photos from your Italy trip. Sounds like you had such a wonderful time!
xo, Jo
marcy
Absolutely loving this euro trip Sam!! I’m such a fan of architecture and been trying to do a trip like this for a while but I wanna really take the time to really enjoy it!! Im the kind of person that things if im going to visit something a may just take the right amount to days to see it properly. The Basilica di San Lorenzo looks so beautiful!
xoxo
Marcy
akiko hiramatsu
イタリアはまだ行ったことがないですが、まりこさんの記事をローマから続けて一気に読んだら、行きたくなりました!
そして、ピノキオはフィレンツェ出身だったんですね!!
akiko
samira
wow!!! such gorgeous images babe! I love Florence so much! It is just so magical! hope you enjoyed it babe!
xx, Samira
http://www.leathertolunch.com
Sharon Wu
ahhh my friend is currently traveling italy as well and he also sent me really beautiful photos of florence! my breath was taken away and i just really want to hop on a plane to visit now! so glad you got to experience such beauty in person! xo, sharon
http://www.stylelullaby.com/fashion/parmigiani-fleuriers-kalparisma-watch/
Gina Diaz
So great to read your recap from Florence. I love Florence so so much, I have been there like five times and will continue to visit if I have the opportunity again. It is such a dream. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Florence is magic!!!
xx. Gina
Eva
Absolutely awesome memories and pictures . I live in Italy from 15 years but I still have not had the opportunity to see all these beautiful architecture and museums. I am very happy for you especially because you will have beautiful memories with your Mom.
Xx
Eva
http://www.themermaidfashion.com
Jenelle
I love Florence so much! Last time we were in Italy we went in for a super long day trip. It was as beautiful as I had remembered. Though, I haven’t actually made it into any of the galleries yet!
xx Jenelle
http://www.inspiringwit.com