Florence offers no end of interesting walks. I’ve never, ever gone out on any walk and not found something fascinating, either visually or historically.

Last weekend I was strolling around the other side of the Arno River from my home. I’ve never had the opportunity to get to know this neighborhood before now. I found a cluster of art deco and art nouveau structures. Fascinating. I love seeing how Italian architects took the basic palazzo plan and added art deco elements that make a very interesting hybrid.

No. 17 is my lucky number, so I’m always happy to see it!