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Florence Italy Pictures - Mediterranean Cruise Pictures from Florence

Florence Is Accessible from Livorno on the Mediterranean

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Michelangelo's Statue of David in Florence

Michelangelo's Statue of David in Florence

Florence Pictures (c) Linda Garrison
Florence is a marvelous city and is accessible to Mediterranean cruise travelers whose cruise ship ports in Livorno, Italy. Florence is about a 90 minute drive from the port of Livorno, but the journey is well worth it.

Mediterranean - Florence- A photo of my mother and I enjoying a shore excursion lunch in Florence.

Mediterranean - Florence- A view of the city of Florence. It is dominated by the cathedral, called the Duomo.

Mediterranean - Florence- Michelangelo's statue of David.

Mediterranean - Florence- Another picture of David.

Mediterranean - Florence- A third picture of this magnificent carving of David.

Mediterranean - Florence- One of six pietas carved by Michelangelo. This is NOT the one most of us are familiar with. It is in St. Peter's in Rome.

Mediterranean - Florence- Another picture of Mary and the crucified Jesus.

Mediterranean - Florence- One of many unfinished marble statues by Michelangelo.

Mediterranean - Florence- The inside of the Cupola of the Duomo.

Mediterranean - Florence- The Duomo #1

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Mediterranean - Florence- The Baptistry of the Duomo.

Mediterranean - Florence- A close up of Ghiberti's door to the Baptistry.

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