Palazzo Vecchio & Wine
May 13, 2013 18:00

Today we explored the Leonardo da Vinci museum before a guided tour of the Palazzo Vecchio and wine tasting with Pino.

da Vinci's Machines Leonardo da Vinci Museum May 13, 2013 12:00
Today, I visited the Museo di Leonardo da Vinci, an exhibition that is dedicated to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. The museum showcases a collection of machine prototypes that da Vinci sketched in his notebooks. Leonardo designed most of these machines in the late fifteenth century, but interestingly, many of his notebooks were only rediscovered in the 1950s. A lot of Leonardo's ideas were not practical...
The Town Hall Palazzo Vecchio May 13, 2013 13:00
Today we took a guided tour through the Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall of Florence. Everything from the statues to the paintings and ornate ceilings was incredible. If you get a chance, Google's Art Project has a stunning collection of the Palazzo Vecchio Museum – free and available for the public online.
Wine Tasting Florence May 13, 2013 18:00
After a full day of museums and tours, we went to a wine tasting given by Pino. I actually met Pino yesterday – he owns a great panino shop in Florence, and it just so happens that he also owns an old wine cellar. Pino is a pretty sweet guy. I definitely plan on hitting up his sandwich shop for lunch in the near future. We sampled three wines with bread, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and several meats:...