So the moment we arrived in Firenze (Florence), I was taken back by the beautiful river that was surrounded by all of these gorgeous buildings and bridges. I was in definite awe to witness this place in all its glory. I honestly had no words when we got there. I just kept taking all of the videos and pictures I could take. I mean, don't get me wrong Roma was magnificent filled with so much rich culture and beauty, but Firenze just felt like this entirely different place filled with romance and just a simple calmness to it. I can't really explain how I was feeling when I started to explore the city after we checked into our hotel, but overall the cobblestone steps and the amazing churches were spectacular. I couldn't believe my eyes.
We ended up joining a walking tour after we were settled in and I learned a lot about the history of Florence. I found out there was a significance to the story of Pinocchio because it originated in Florence by an Italian carpenter. Our guide also talked about the significant amount of famous philosophers, inventors and artists that actually resided here like Leonardo Da Vinci, Cenni De Pepo and Filippo Brunelleschi.