Florencia Visita guiada Italia en 4K

Florencia the capital of Tuscany and the cradle of the Italian Renaissance is like an open-air museum outdoors where architecture painting and sculpture are breathed in with every step In the 14th century geniuses like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created masterpieces In 1982 UNESCO granted the entire cultural and artistic heritage of Florence the title of World Heritage We begin our tour at Piazzale Michelangelo From the hill we enjoy a panoramic view of Florence In the square stands a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David Higher up we have an outstanding vantage point for continuing to admire the city The Basilica of San Miniato al Monte crowns the Mount of the Crosses and stands as one of the finest examples of Tuscan Romanesque architecture Construction began in the year 1018 on a fourth-century chapel On its facade white and green marble from Prato alternates with five blind arches on which a window and a Byzantine mosaic of Christ blessing between Mary and Saint Miniato are supported The final triangular level features nine small arches and symbolic figures topped by a bronze eagle clutching a bundle of wool The interior consists of three aisles separated by pillars and columns some featuring capitals original Romans with the chapel of the crucifix at the far end of the central nave a work by Michel Ozo It features a polychrome wooden ceiling and a marble floor decorated with mythical creatures and zodiac figures The altar once housed a miraculous crucifix Access to the upper section is via two staircases from the side aisles Behind the lower altar another staircase leads down to the crypt whose main altar it guards e bones of Saint Miniato The basilica is adorned with frescoes depicting the life of Saint Benedict In the 19th-century cemetery of Portesante lies the writer of Pinocchio Carlo Collodi The historic center lies to the north of the Arno River with the Palazzo Pitti situated to the south of the Ponte Vecchio On our way into the city center we arrived at San Marcos Square one of the most iconic spots in the city Inside it is the Basilica of San Marcos originally part of ancient convent or monastery now a museum Just nearby is the Academia Gallery one of Florence's essential museums dedicated e sculpture and painting collection established in 1784 was created so that drawing students would have study material In 1873 Michelangelo's statue of David was moved from the Piazza della Signoria to its current location Further ahead lies San Giovanni Square home to one of the most renowned cathedrals e Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore along with its campanile and baptistery featuring the Gate of Paradise The temple began construction in 1296 on the site of the Romanesque church of Santa Reparata patron saint of Florence Its name comes from the golden rose bestowed upon him during his consecration by Pope Eugene IV in 1436 The façade is neo-Gothic restored in 1871 according to the original design and adorned with decorative motifs white green and red geometric patterns from their Carrara Prato and Siena marbles Dedicated to the Virgin her image is centered beneath the large rose window with the twelve apostles positioned on either side Their three massive bronze doors were not completed until 1903 Its interior lacks decorative elements and is the most austere among the great Tuscan cathedrals The ingenious dome was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi With a diameter of 42 meters and a height of 91 meters it reaches 106 meters from the tip of the lantern To see it up close you must climb 463 steps It features a dual-dome design: one supporting the entire structure's weight and another false visible dome that conceals the mystery of its construction His mosaic depicts the Last Judgment The external bell tower with 400 steps leading to the top of the tower was designed by Giotto His death was concluded by Pisano and Tarenti Complete the ensemble the early 12th-century baptistery dedicated to Saint John the Baptist An octagonal structure with abundant geometric decoration in the Florentine style A large enclosed space where interior darkness prevails Their massive bronze doors on the façades are particularly striking Those on the south side created by Andrea Pisano depict scenes from the life of Saint John the Baptist Lorenzo Ghiberti created the north doors with scenes from the New Testament and the east doors e most famous and prominent ones known as the Gates of Paradise featuring scenes from the ancie The original statues were removed in 1990 to protect them from deterioration The current ones are bronze replicas of the originals We continued toward the Plaza de la República where the main streets of the ancient Roman city converge In the Middle Ages it became the city's commercial hub and today houses its most famous shops and establishments And we arrive at the Church of Orsan Michele a museum and Catholic temple built in 1337 Originally a grain market it became a church between 1380 and 1404 By the end of the fourteenth century guilds commissioned statues of their patron saints to decorate the temple's façade The current images are replicas The interior is divided into two aisles by six square pillars featuring 13th-century arches In the lower section of the pillars in the northern area the grain holes are visible The second floor was used for workshops and the third floor served as the town's granary in case of famines The 15th-century frescoes on the vaults and stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin are well preserved The grand Gothic-style marble tabernacle features a painting of the Virgin In the New Market a 16th-century building local crafts and souvenirs are sold It is known as the Pig Market due to the Fountain of the Pig a sculpture of a pig bronze boar from the 16th century that is now a replica of the original The legend promises good fortune to whoever rubs its nose and then places a coin in its mouth so it may continue its journey and fall into the water Along the way we came across street performers of remarkable talent The Pecchio Bridge with its hanging houses and shops is one of the most famous in the world and Europe's oldest stone bridge Her image is the most iconic representation of the city a symbol of its romance For years love locks were affixed as tokens of affection but now they are removed at regular intervals They are removed An ancient Roman bridge and several subsequent wooden structures followed one another until The current 63-meter-long bridge supported by three arches was built in 1345 In the 15th and 16th centuries the buildings were occupied by butchers until Ferdinand I closed them due to their foul smell Later the shops were taken over by jewelers and goldsmiths Along the river's southern bank above the shops the Medici built a long corridor in 1565 closed on the upper floor the Vasari Corridor which connected the Palazzo Vecchio and the Palazzo Pitti passing through the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio During World War II it was the only bridge in Florence that the Germans did not destroy At its center is a bust of the renowned goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini Across the Arno River lies the Palazzo Pitti a striking display of opulence It brought the family to ruin in 1458 A century later it was completed with grand halls and opulence and today it houses The Palatine Gallery the Argentine Church Museum and the Modern Art Gallery Beyond the palace lie the Gardens of Bóvoli one of the largest urban gardens in Europe We return to the Ponte Vecchio to head toward a square surrounded by the Gallery at the Uffizi a beautiful place to stroll among statues of prominent Renaissance artists scientists and politicians The Uffizi Gallery is a museum housing one of the oldest and most renowned art collections in the world It features 50 rooms housing paintings created between the 13th and 18th centuries The artworks are displayed in chronological order to appreciate the evolution of art Just a short distance away is the Piazza della Signoria with its imposing Palazzo Vecchio dominating the square e square with its crenellated façade and 94-meter tower It currently houses the municipal offices and the Irragaechi Museum At the entrance of the palace stands the statue of Hercules and Cacus alongside copies of David by Miguel Ángel who was here until 1873 or the Judith and Holofernes by Donatello They are now at the Palazzo Vecchio The majestic Neptune Fountain with its bronze nymphs honors naval victories of the Republic of Florence and there is also a bronze statue of Cosimo I de' Medici on horseback the first Grand Duke of Tuscany In the Lordship Corridor or Loggia dei Zanzi city assemblies were held until the 15th century Now it is an open-air museum showcasing works by the Medici such as Zellini's Perseus proudly holding the head of Medusa the Rastro of the Sabinas by Gian Polonia Hercules and The Centaur son Patroclus and Menelaus or Neoptolemus carrying off Polyxena from the arms of Hector Santa Croce Square is a great place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere Since the Renaissance the historic game of Calcio has been played there regarded as Football has its roots in a game played by soldiers of the Roman Empire A mark on the square commemorates the devastating flood caused by the Arno River's overflow on November 4 1966 It was the worst flood since 1557 killing over 100 people and damaging or destroying millions of works of art The church of Santa Croce stands out Built around 1294 on the ruins of a smaller church it is one of the basilicas Among the oldest and largest Franciscan churches In the second half of the nineteenth century the façade and bell tower were constructed The statue of Dante which originally stood in the center of the square was moved to the steps of the basilica Enrico Passi erected it to commemorate the anniversary of the poet Dante's birth It features a wide central nave with two side aisles and a wooden ceiling On their altars scenes from the life of Christ are depicted with artists such as Brunelleschi Donatello and Giotto contributing to their decoration Inside nearly 300 tombs rest Along the side aisles lie the tombs of some of Florence's most renowned figures like Michelangelo or Galileo Galilei Florencia is a unique city the cradle of art that retains the charm of a medieval town with countless corners to explore and enjoy It is the soul of Tuscany and a masterpiece of culture in its own right