The director of operations at Econo-Pak in both Milford, Pennsylvania, and Sparta, NJ, Robert "Bobby" Wiebel has many hobbies outside of his professional duties. Possessing a love for travel and art, Robert Wiebel studied studio art in Florence, Italy, for two months.
Here are four art-focused locations to consider visiting when traveling to Florence.
1. Galleria d'Uffizi. A massive museum featuring many of the most famous works in the Western world, the museum houses classic works by masters such as Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael), and many more.
2. Palazzo Vecchio. This grand palace is Florence’s city hall, and one of the most recognizable buildings in the city. Dating back to the 12th century, it was once home to the Medici family. Visitors to the palace are able to take in incredible Renaissance-era frescoes, painted ceilings, and intricate carvings.
3. Santa Maria del Fiore. Also simply called the Duomo, this cathedral is filled with 600 years’ worth of art. A maze of stained-glass windows, frescoes, and statues, the interior also offers a sweeping view of the city from the bell tower.
4. Accademia Gallery. Artists are often inspired by the eternal works of Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, and many of his works can be found in the sprawling Accademia Gallery. The statue of David is one of the gallery’s most famous pieces.
Here are four art-focused locations to consider visiting when traveling to Florence.
1. Galleria d'Uffizi. A massive museum featuring many of the most famous works in the Western world, the museum houses classic works by masters such as Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael), and many more.
2. Palazzo Vecchio. This grand palace is Florence’s city hall, and one of the most recognizable buildings in the city. Dating back to the 12th century, it was once home to the Medici family. Visitors to the palace are able to take in incredible Renaissance-era frescoes, painted ceilings, and intricate carvings.
3. Santa Maria del Fiore. Also simply called the Duomo, this cathedral is filled with 600 years’ worth of art. A maze of stained-glass windows, frescoes, and statues, the interior also offers a sweeping view of the city from the bell tower.
4. Accademia Gallery. Artists are often inspired by the eternal works of Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, and many of his works can be found in the sprawling Accademia Gallery. The statue of David is one of the gallery’s most famous pieces.