While climbing Giotto’s Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto) in Florence, Italy, I could appreciate the patterns covering the Duomo as I peeked through the windows of the winding stone stairwell.
Climbing the 414 steps of the Tower provides such an incredible overview of Florence’s many patterns — from the red-tiled rooftops to the colorful marble exterior of the Duomo. I could not share just one photo with so many rich patterns to choose from!
Click on any photo in the gallery to start the slide show.
Giotto’s Bell Tower
Florence’s Duomo
The many patterns of the Duomo
Viewing the Duomo from the Bell Tower
Looking down on the Baptistery
Florence from inside the Bell Tower
The Duomo, the City, the surrounding hills
Red-tiled roof patterns
Patterns of rustic red and gold
Making all 414 steps worth it!
Ciao! ~ Kat
This post was in response to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge. ”Pattern” was this week’s theme. Everyone is welcome to join in the Challenge; further details on how to participate and links to others’ responses are found here.
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That is a breathtaking view from the top. Beautiful, intricate, artistic creations that makes Florence sparkle brightly.
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The weather was so cooperative the day we climbed the tower — made the view that much more stunning!
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You have some breathtaking shots of Florence!
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Thank you, Naomi — so many stunning details everywhere you turn!
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Beautiful photos and great “patterns”, Kat! I love Italy but have yet to visit Florence. Beautiful!
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We need to return to Florence some day — a day visit barely scraped the surface!
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Magnificent!
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Thank you, Rider. Magnificent is a great summary of the Duomo.
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Loved your photos! It brought back memories from when Jenny and I also climbed the Bell Tower.
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Jenny said the same! We had such a perfect day for the view.
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Wonderful photos of a favorite destination. Been lucky enough to have visited there a few times and enjoy it more each time. Your opening photo is quite beautiful, Kat, and perfect for the challenge.
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With only a whirlwind day trip for our Florence experience while staying near Siena for the week, I know we did not do the City justice.
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One of my favourite cities and the Duomo with its marble exterior is spectacular! Great pick for this week’s theme.
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I could have sat and stared at that cluster of buildings for hours.
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The pictures from the Campanile is so lovely. I love Florence.
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I was so glad we climbed the Tower rather than the Dome itself — seeing the Duomo’s red-tiled dome from the Tower was a wonderful view.
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I loved my short time in Florence; your photos bring back a lot of memories.
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We only had a short time there, as well — need to get back some day!
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I’ve never been to Italy… these are amazing!
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Italy is definitely a destination to add to the bucket list!
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Excellent composition! Well done
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so breathtaking. 414 steps…yeow! thank you for sharing these gorgeous dreamy photos.
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I was thankful we climbed first thing on a summer morning, before temps rose and crowds filled the stairwell!
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I haven’t been to Florence since the mid-70’s, so thanks for the beautiful trip back there. I love the way you framed that first shot. I like to try to do the same thing whenever possible. Lovely!
janet
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Many thanks, Janet!
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Hi Kat – I have nominated your blog for the REALITY Award at http://tinylessonsblog.com/2013/05/11/time-for-gratitude-and-thanks/. But don’t panic, it’s a light-touch award with no rules, just appreciation 🙂
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I am so honored, coming from one of my favorite bloggers! Thank you so much, Tiny!
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Not only are these great patterns, but you found some wonderful perspectives as well – beautiful!
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Grazie, Retiring Sort!
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Oh–Firenze–be still my patterned heart. These are lovely, Kat. My daughter and I were there about 2007. This brings back memories. By the way, our son and daughter-in-law are going to Europe for their honeymoon next week. They will be in Italy, but not Florence…
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So many wonderful nooks and crannies to explore in Italy! I do hope to get back someday.
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Gorgeous, gorgeous shots Kat, especially the bookends! I loved Florence too, but I went a long time ago. Time to return 🙂
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After my one and only visit to Italy, I have decided a return trip could never be too soon!
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I love Florence – seeing the pictures bring back many wonderful memories of my trip with Mom!
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I admit my first thought whenever anyone mentions Florence is the gypsy who was aggressively begging with hand outstretched toward me as my gelato rolled off its cone and onto my arm and purse (as I successfully retrieved it — never waste good gelato) — and as I assertively said “no” she called me a witch-with-a-B (in English!). 🙂 The boys still laugh as they recall that scene.
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Firenze! My most favourite city!!
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I think I need to get back there for more than a day trip — I need to explore the city when the large tour groups are not clogging the narrow streets and sidewalks!
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I spent a week in Firenze – every day was was a joyful discovery! We all must return to the city of the David! Enjoying your blog – thank you!
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