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Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy
The clock and the tower of this 13th century palace are a reference point for many tourists who visit Florence.
The palace was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio and built in the Quartieri Santa Croce, in Piazza della Signoria. Cosimo I de’ Medici resided there along with his family. The Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) also housed Italy’s government offices in the Middle Ages and even today it contains the offices of the city council.
Today it’s monumental appartments, paintings and sculptures are visited by tourists from every part of the world. The Uffizi are seen in the foreground. Night shot.
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Perseus and Medusa
The bronze statue of "Perseus holding the head of Medusa" from inside the Loggia dei Lanzi overlooking Signoria Square. Sculpted by the Italian Renaissance sculptor Benvenuto Cellini.
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Neptune's Fountain, Florence, Italy
"Il biancone", the white giant, is the local nickname of the statue of the sea god Neptune. The Fountain of Neptune, is located at Signoria Square next to Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. The fountain was designed by Ammannati in 1563.
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The Rape of the Sabine Women
The statue of The Rape of the Sabine Women at night in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Signoria Square, Florence, Italy.
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The Hidden Treasures of Hotel Albion
Photo Essay written 24 April 2008
A sneak peek at the hidden treasures of Hotel Albion.
China's Unknown Masterpieces
Photo Essay written 22 April 2008
China's unknown masterpieces from its Golden Age of History are seen for the first time in Europe.
Exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi
China: at the Court of the Imperors is the current exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, Italy. The exhibition, shown for the first time in Europe, contains over 200 masterpieces from the Han to the Tang dynasties (25 - 907). The Chinese masterpieces are on exhibition from March 7 to June 8, 2008.
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Light Fantasy
A unique light sculpture, entitled "Artificial Moon" by Wang Yu Yang, illuminates the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi during the China: at the Court of the Emperors exhibition in Florence, Italy.
The exhibition contains over 200 masterpieces from the Han tradition to the Tang (25 - 907) which will be shown for the first time in Europe from March 7 to June 8, 2008.
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Courtyard Light Fantasy
A unique light sculpture, entitled "Artificial Moon" by Wang Yu Yang, illuminates the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi during the China: at the Court of the Emperors exhibition in Florence, Italy.
The exhibition contains over 200 masterpieces from the Han tradition to the Tang (25 - 907) which will be shown for the first time in Europe from March 7 to June 8, 2008.
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Profile of Buddha
A profile of the 240 cm statue of a Buddha in the courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi during the China: at the Court of the Emperors exhibition in Florence, Italy. This statue is linked to Empress Wu Zetian, the only female sovereign to rule in Chinese history.
The exhibition, shown for the first time in Europe, contains over 200 masterpieces from the Han to the Tang dynasties (25 - 907). The Tang dynasty is considered the Golden Age of Chinese history and is comparable to the Florentine Renaissance. The Chinese masterpieces are on exhibition from March 7 to June 8, 2008.
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Mary Ann Lewis has been a member since 4 March 2008 and goes by marilu.
Currently in Italy.
I am Mary Ann. I usually spend my time restoring and retouching photos. Photography has captured me and now I capture images of everything that interests me. I am also a volunteer at Operation Photo Rescue.
