Florence, world-renowned as the center of the Italian Renaissance, led Europe out of the Dark Ages into an explosion of learning and artistic expression. Enjoy some of the photos taken during our stay: Row 1: Our group in front of the Town Hall, Brunelleschi's Dome, Tree of Life modern work. Row 2: Statue of Bacchus in the Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce Church, Ponte Vecchio. Row 3: Antique carousel on the Piazza della Repubblica, Libby on the rooftop at the Hotel Torre Guelfa, the Uffizi Galleries, David statue at the Accademia.