Afterwards, Yunluo told his friends that Yunluo and An Chuyu had not booked tickets, so they could just buy them, which was cheaper than those who bought them. These people were actually scalpers. When they got near the square, they found that Yunluo's mother! The people who were queuing to enter the cathedral were already halfway around the square. Yunluo and An Chuyu quickly lined up.

Fortunately, the team was moving fast, and it was still easy to line up. In the queue, Yunluo and An Chuyu admired the square close. Because Yunluo made a guide in advance, he introduced the square to everyone. There is an ancient Egyptian obelisk in the center of the square. This obelisk originally stood in the center of the Caligra Arena where St. Paul was martyred.

It was moved to its current position in 1585. There was a small circular stone sign on each side (cast road iron disc) with a central point of the gallery column (centrodelcolonnal). As long as you stand on this circular stone and look at the colonnade, the colonnades that were arranged in four rows became a straight line. The ground around the obelisk marked 8 directions.

The closest sign to the church is the left of the square of Westponente is St. Peter (Sanpietro). He firmly believes in God, so Jesus called him "Rock Peter". St. Peter's Church is built on the shoulders of this believer with a firm belief.

It was in this place that Peter was crucified. Early believers built a small shrine on his tomb. As the church grew, the shrine became larger and larger, and eventually formed this magnificent church. St. Peter held the golden key in his hand, meaning that the gate of heaven was opened by him.

On the right side of the square is St. Paul (sanpauline), and the sword in his hand reminds everyone that his final outcome was his head cut off due to faith. The square is surrounded by 4 columns of 284 Doric cylinders, and above the cylinder are statues of 140 saints with different expressions. They are all martyrs in the history of the Roman Catholic Church.

The expressions are different and lifelike. In the center of the square is a huge obelisk that the park has transported from Egypt in 40 years. The square is actually an oval, but the semicircular cylinders on both sides form arc surfaces with their own centers. There are observation points on the square. Standing there, you will really find that four rows of cylinders are visually merged into a row.

St. Peter's Square was designed by Bernini in 1667 and then built in 11 years. The square is 196 meters wide and magnificent. In order to connect the square with the main body of the church, Bernini added two wing colonnades on both sides, named Charlemagne on the left and constantine on the right. Each one is 120 meters long.

The square is therefore surrounded by colonnades, forming an elliptical shape, symbolizing the status of St. Peter's Church. Benini's original design also included a third colonnade, and the entire square was surrounded. Unfortunately, Pope Alexander VII's death caused the project to be interrupted, so the third colonnade became the only part of Benini's plan that was not realized."

The team finally arrived. Unexpectedly, the cathedral here requires the same requirements as the mosque in Turkey. Girls need to wear sleeved clothes and skirts or pants wrapped below their knees to enter. Unfortunately, Yunluo and An Chu met that day, only Minyi wore trousers, and the other three people did not meet the requirements and were turned away.

Because Luli had a coat, she surrounded her legs and entered smoothly. Yunluo and Xiaochen were very worried that they had to find something to cover it first. Fortunately, there were people selling silk scarves and tshirts nearby in the cathedral. Yunluo and An Chuyu didn't care about the price, and finally sold them at a price of one tshirt and a scarf of ten euros.

Yunluo and An Chuyu went into the church in a mess. In front of the main entrance of the church, Yunluo and An Chuyu met the Swiss Guards stationed in the church. The blue and orange uniforms were designed by Michelangelo. These Swiss Guards joined the Vatican army since 1506, mainly defending the safety of the Pope.

They are all Catholics from Switzerland and must vow to be loyal to the Pope. St. Peter's Church can accommodate about 20,000 people, 190 meters long and 8 meters wide, with three naves in total. The middle nave is 45.5 meters high, with a total area of ​​23,000 square meters and a length of 211 meters. It is one of the largest Catholic churches in the world.

It is also the center of Catholicism. It is a holy place for every Catholic to worship. When you enter the church, Yunluo and An were immediately impressed by the magnificent momentum of the church, and each column is carved with exquisite statues. The dome of St. Paul's Cathedral was designed by Michelangelo. It was built in 1547 until its death in 1564 and was not built to support the drum column.

The drum-shaped column is characterized by a prominent double column, with a drum-shaped window between the two columns. After Michelangelo's death, the dome was under the charge of his apprentice Porta. It was finally completed in 1590. As soon as you enter the church, the first thing that makes you breathless is its astonishing huge area.

The most famous one in the church is Michelangelo's work "Pieta" (pieta), located in the first small church on the side of the south side: The Virgin Mary is holding the dead Jesus. The sculpture was destroyed in 1972 and is now protected with bulletproof glass. This is Michelangelo's only signature work.

The name can be on the shoulder strap on the chest of the Virgin. In the middle of the church, the cross stands on the main altar, above which is the bronze canopy designed by Bernini. As the chief artist of Baroque, his design and Baroque art have a sense of briskness, liveliness and uneasiness, and it is the most important part of the furnishings in the lobby.

The altar is 29 meters high and is surrounded by four 20 meters high and extremely gorgeous spiral hinged copper pillars; each copper pillar is divided into three sections: the lower section is carved from crimson spiral lines, and the middle section and the upper section are all carved with grape branches and cinnamon branches; there are also many climbing angels carved between the grape branches and cinnamon branches and leaves.

Countless flying bees are interspersed and decorated among the branches and leaves. A giant copper canopy is supported on the four copper pillars. There is a white dove in the middle of the canopy, symbolizing that the Holy Spirit of God is guiding the Pope. Each of the four corners of the canopy is carved with a standing guard angel. A pair of little angels are carved between the guard angels.

Some held Peter's three-layer crown and two keys high, while others were teasing Paul's scriptures and swords. On the top of the four copper pillars, there were four phoenix-shaped copper pillars with four legs stuck on the top of the four large hinged copper pillars below; the four phoenix-shaped copper pillars had their heads tangled together, and a copper ball was supported on it, and a cross was erected on it.

Facing the canopy, behind the right is a statue of St. Peter on a throne from the 13th century. Many people line up to touch his right foot. Because touching his right foot can bring good luck, his right foot has been smoothly polished by the kiss of pilgrims. 119 meters above the altar is Michelangelo's masterpiece of design.

The central dome faces the altar, and at the end of the nave on the right, there is an elevator and a staircase leading to the first floor of the arch. You can buy a ticket to the dome, overlooking the entire city of Rome. After leaving the cathedral, it is almost a little bit, and everyone is hungry. Yunluo and An Chuyu quickly find a place to have a meal.

Restaurants around the Vatican are expensive and are exclusively slaughtering tourists. When Yunluo and An Chuyu entered a restaurant, Aiter warmly greeted Yunluo and An Chuyu and took Yunluo and An Chuyu to choose food in the dining area. The food was very attractive, but there was no price tag. Yunluo and An Chuyu could not resist the trick.

I ordered a lot of food. The food was really good, all of which were Italian specialties. When Yunluo and An Chuyu finished checking out, they were stunned. The Yunluo orders were more than 30 euros. It was enough to eat a discounted high-end restaurant meal at this price. The weather was hot at that time, and my friends had no interest in going to the Vatican Museum in the afternoon.

Besides, Yunluo thought that Yunluo had so much flowers, so Yunluo and An Chuyu planned to go home. They wanted to see the true appearance of the museum, but they had no choice but to see the museum. They had to line up through the towering city walls, so Yunluo and An Chuyu had to go back with regrets.

Yunluo's deepest impression. The night before, Yunluo and An Chuyu took a train from Rome to Florence. They had agreed with the host of the B&B at 10 o'clock on Booking, but after finally getting there, no one answered and did not answer the phone, which made Yunluo and An Chuyu very anxious.

Florence is a typical Italian town. There are many families living in deep alleys. Will it be possible to pass by the alley where Yunluo and An Chuyu are located? The so-called illness is urgent and seeking medical treatment. In addition to searching for nearby shops in a carpet-style manner and trying to contact the owner of the homestay in other ways, Yunluo and An Chuyu also ask everyone who passes the alley.

Although Yunluo and An Chuyu are so blind, everyone asked by Yunluo and An Chuyu are very enthusiastic. One of the express delivery guys was originally coming to deliver pizza, but they were stopped by Yunluo and An Chuyu and wanted him to help Yunluo and An Chuyu call the owner, although he understood the meaning of the other end of the phone that the owner had turned off.

But he did not turn around and leave, but helped Yunluo and An Chuyu say hello to the nearby parking lot janitor. He left a phone call and asked Yunluo and An Chuyu to wait for the owner to reply in the parking lot. Another Italian happened to be in the box to enjoy the cool air. Seeing Yunluo and An Chuyu were very busy, he also kindly told Yunluo and An Chuyu ii password.

It was used to use the Internet for Yunluo and An Chuyu, who had no internet. Although he did not wait for the call from the host in the end, under the guidance of a group of old couples who came to travel, Yunluo and An Chuyu found another cheap and beautiful hotel nearby, and it was a suite. They lay in a comfortable bed at night.

Recalling the embarrassment of finding a house and the enthusiastic help from the local residents, the heartfelt feeling surged. Here Yunluo would like to express his gratitude to Yunluo and An Chuyu for the final stay. The hotel name is Blunotte-B&Nentroafirenze. It is not only cheap, but also provides a great breakfast.

Five-star recommendation. The B&B that cannot be reached is florendontonsantacroeapartment, which is super irresponsible and has unlimited negative reviews!

Because my friends were very tired, Yunluo embarked on a journey alone. So many journeys have allowed Yunluo to learn how to make choices and focus on key points when time is tight. What attracts Yunluo the most is to overlook the panoramic view of Florence in Piazza Michelangelo, and the other is to see famous paintings that are world-renowned in the Uffizi Gallery.

Finally, the two wishes were realized steadily. This is called the ideal being full, and the reality is fuller. Florence is not big, and you can reach it if you leave. It takes 20 minutes to get to Piazza Michelangelo in the morning, but because the sun is not so sunny, the air in the city is still very comfortable and cool.

Passing by the Church of Santa Croatia, it is the largest church of the Saint Franciscan denomination. This church is also a rather standard secondary main church, because the internal structure of most European Catholic churches was developed based on the form of this church. The most attractive church in Florence is not only the temple of art—it contains frescoes of Giotto and others.

The burial places of the 276 most famous residents in Florence were Galileo, Michelangelo, Mahiavalli, Dante, Marconi, etc. At that time, the church had not been opened, so it was not in. It is said that there was an opera museum, which should be very interesting.

In the early morning, Florence is sparsely populated, and walking in the alley is the most artistic. The more you go to Piazza Michelangelo, the higher the terrain. Finally, you have to climb a slope, which may be a bit difficult for the elderly. Finally, you arrive at the square with panting, and the scene in front of you immediately becomes wider. You can see the beautiful scenery of Florence.

Plaza Michelangelo is actually a high platform on a hill, named after the famous sculpture of Michelangelo "David" stands in the center of the square. However, just like the statue of David that Yun Luo and An Chu saw in the Municipal Square, this "David" work is also a copy, and the authenticity is preserved in the Florence Academy Art Gallery.

It can be said that no city loves the same statue as Florence, and traces of "David" can be seen everywhere here. This work, which Michelangelo made specifically at the invitation of the Republic of Florence, took root in the hearts of the citizens of Foshan City and has become a symbol of Florence's freedom and self-improvement.

Standing in Piazza Michelangelo overlooking Florence, the ancient city is shrouded in a floating warm color, the Arno River flows quietly around the city, the rose-colored roofs contrast with the sunset in the sky in the twilight. The hazy beauty exudes a luxurious still in the prosperous era, which is so beautiful that it is breathtaking. After seeing enough, the clouds begin to walk back, goal! Uffizi!

To reach Uffizi Gallery, you need to cross the bridge, because you want to go to the famous old bridge (pontevehio) first, Yunluo spared a little. This is perhaps the most expensive place in Florence, with a dazzling array of gold, silver and jewelry. The most famous and oldest bridge on the Arno River witnessed the prosperity and decline of the entire city of Florence.

It was built in the Middle Ages, and remained standing after the baptism of war and floods, becoming a must-pass place for tourists to visit Doflorence. It is said that at first the Old Bridge was a place for local pork sales, but later Grand Duke Metic felt that it was stink. He ordered the butcher shop to be driven away and replaced by jewelry shops.

In order not to walk the same path as ordinary people, Grand Duke Metici built the famous Vasari Corridor (cordoiovasa) on the old bridge to connect his office, the Old Palace and the Pitti Palace. Now the Old Bridge is the most famous gathering place for gold and jewelry stores in Florence. Almost all of them are hand-made in front and back factories.

After crossing the old bridge, you will be in the blink of an eye to the open-air art gallery in Florence, "Plaza de Lords", also known as Municipal Square. It is the central square of Florence. The entire square is L-shaped, and the square is not big, but there are indeed many fine sculptures on the square. Among the many sculptures, the most famous one is Michelangelo's David, and the others are the Sea God Fountain.

The statue of Cosimo I, the statue of lion, the head of Parsius and Medusa, etc. On the right of the picture above is the loggiade ilanzi, designed by oragna, named after the mercenary guard of Cosimo I, which they once used as their camp. It was originally a place for public gatherings.

Nowadays, some late Renaissance carving masterpieces (both original and replicas) are placed here. The two most famous statues are the bronze sculpture of Peeo on the left hand and the medusa. The left hand holds the cut off banshee's head, holds a sword in his right hand and steps on the banshee's corpse.

It is exactly the same as the garden in the Munich Palace in 2006. The bronze statue is placed here to warn Cosimo I's political enemies. The sculpture was created by Celini in 1545. Perseus is a famous hero in Greek mythology and the son of the Lord Zeus. He and his mother were abandoned by his grandfather and drifted to the island of Serifos.

He was taken in by the king there. In order to marry his mother as his wife, the king of Serifos encouraged Perseus to take risks and asked him to kill the banshee Medusa. Medusa is the most dangerous of the three banshees of the Gorjo. Her hair is full of poisonous snakes, and anyone who looks at her will immediately turn into a stone. Perseus overcomes many difficulties.

Find Medusa, fight with her using a bright copper shield obtained from the goddess Athena, and cut off her head through the reflection of the copper shield. The statue shows the Greek hero who cut off Medusa's head. His angry and beautiful face slightly lowered downwards, showing his inner joy of victory and the quiet moment after the battle.
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