Palazzo Medici-Riccardi - Florence - Italy

[ys_melmoth]

Designed by Michelozzo for Cosimo the Elder, founder of the Medici dinasty, and built between 1444 and 1484, the palazzo stayed in the family for only one century. In 1540, Cosimo I, first Grand Duke of Tuscany, leaves the place for the more significant Palazzio Vecchio (siege of the political power since the early 14th century) and then the

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[gilda_elise]

Wow, so many great photos! It's like the next best thing to being there. I especially loved the Orpheus and Cerberus. It really brings the myth to life. And while The Magi fresno was already familiar, your photos brought to light many overlooked areas...though I probably could have done without the falcon tearing the rabbit apart. *g*

And the Luca Giordano gallery is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for this virtual tour!

[ys_melmoth]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked the visit :-)

[system1988]

Thank you so much for this italian travel !

[ys_melmoth]

You're welcome !

[kittenkilldare]

Thank you. And feel free to post more pics of your travels! :)

[ys_melmoth]

You're welcome ! I have a lot more - but I really take too many pictures for my own good, it's so long to classify and rework everything ^^