On some days the sunlight is stunning as it hits some of Florence’s main monuments. In my humble opinion, there was never a finer Renaissance facade than Santa Maria Novella and on this afternoon, it was reflecting the sunlight in a very gorgeous manner. At times like this, I am compelled to snap some pix.

And then there is the duomo and bell tower. Now, it is important to keep in mind that the facade of the cathedral is from the 19th century, not the Renaissance, but the bell tower is purely Medieval and very, very Florentine. Art historians are not supposed to like the church facade because it isn’t old enough, but in this sunlight, it was quite amazing! :-))