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Florence and Fiesole, Italy (Firenze e Fiesole, Italia)
The city of Florence has enough attractions to keep anyone happy, especially if you like standing in a queue!

If you want to get away from the humidity and bustle, take a bus ride from the bus station to the town of Fiesole. It's up in the hills and there's a very nice restaurant right on the main square, not to mention some fantastic views across Florence if the weather is clear.
Ponte Vecchio Another bridge Pescaia Santa Rosa Il Duomo
The Ponte Vecchio
This was the only bridge that the retreating Germans didn't destroy in World War II
Another bridge towards the west of Florence Pescaia Santa Rosa. Originally a weir to supply constant water to mills which lined the river Much of the cathedral (Il Duomo) was shrouded in scaffold and tarpaulin when I was there, this was a clear bit





More to come when I get decent scans.