Markets, churches and Michelangelo

Today was a day for random exploration.

After breakfast we went in search of the central market that we had been told about for the past few days. It is really quite incredible to experience. Outside this huge building is block after block of vendors selling all kind of goods, mainly leather and clothing though. Inside is another story. Think of anything that you have ever seen in a grocery or any food that you have ever heard of and I would bet you that it is there. We spent at least a couple of hours just walking around and looking at all of it, then went to the 2nd floor where they have a series of nice light food slrestaraunts for lunch.

One of the more interesting items at the market

Wild Boar

On our way to the market and after lunch we wandered through a number of churches which is not hard as they are everywhere. If I remember  right, our guide, Ramona told us here were something like 300 churches in Florence. Most of them don't allow pictures so I can't show you but it is awesome to be in a church where Michelangelo or Gotto or Botticelli is buried.


We had hoped to visit the Pitta Palace but when we got there we realized that it closes early on Saturday. We were able to walk around the outside though and it is unbelievable.

Pitta Palace

We had a quiet afternoon relaxing on the rooftop plaza at the hotel then decided to take a walk to see the Michelangelo Plaza that overlooks the city. We were treated to a spectacular view but paid dearly as it is quite a climb first up a street then what seems like hundreds of stairs.

As you can see it is quite a view of the city and the hills surrounding it. 

Tomorrow we head for those hills as our time In Florence is done and it is time to get on the bikes and do some riding!!