Florence

Friday, June 27

We were in Florence all day. Florence has many fine works of Renaissance art from many great artists, including Michelangelo. The most famous is the statue of David. It once was in front of a government building for centuries, but about 130 years ago, it was moved inside the Acadamy of Fine Arts building. We toured the building and saw this magnificent sculpture, and viewed many other fine works of art. Brian and I and a few other students climbed the 465 steps to the top of the dome of the great cathedral here in Florence. On top there were stunning views of the city. Most of the afternoon was spent shopping, and in the evening, Lirico sang at another church. The church was so full of people coming to hear them sang that the whole back of the church was also filled with people standing. The choir did great! It is amazing to hear these kids sing in these churches. Before we left the city, we stopped by the Porcellino, a bronze statue of a boar where people stroke the snout and put a coin in the mouth for good luck.