All through the eastern sections of Florence one finds posted signage related to floods that have occurred over the centuries in the city. I live near the Arno River and am in a flood zone should one of these happen again. The last really significant flood occurred on November 4, 1966 which is legendary here. It made the international news at the time.

Walking through my hood, I stopped to admire this monumental doorway and the stone dressing the portal. Then I noticed a rather unusual sign and sure enough, it was attached to reveal the level to which the Arno rose on this august palazzo.

Another monumental entryway was also very striking.

Italian word for the day: porta, or door.

The next 4 pictures are of one building in the center of Florence. It is adorned with beautiful stonework.

A neighboring porta.

I get a kick out of all the door adornments in Italy and other European countries. Sometimes these are used as handles to open the door or as doorknockers.

My walks through the city are always filled with things to admire. Art/life. The right combination. Alla prossima!