Florence

The Duomo is very impressive although the interior is surprisingly sparse.

These doors on the baptistery across from the Duomo are said to have started the Renaissance. It was the first time someone had used proportional 3 dimensional art.
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The kids learned a lot about the Renaissance and about perspective drawing.

Here is one of the most important scenes from the doors that amazed the artists from the 15th century.

Lighting a candle for Grandma Jackie.