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architecture1. Florence architecture , Photo: Rosino 
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reading2. Reading on fountain steps, Photo: Alaskan Dude 
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meats3. Italian sliced deli meat platter with olives, Photo: Alaskan Dude Intermission
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shops4. Homes with flowers by the Arno River, Photo: Pasujoba 
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street performer5. Street performer, Photo: McPig 
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tree6. View from outside the city, Photo: McPig 
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aerial view7. Aerial view, Photo: Carlo Alcos 
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cafe inside8. Evening cafe snack, Photo: McPig 
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cafe outside9. Street side cafe, Photo: McPig Intermission
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turtle rider10. Rubbing the stomach of Little Bacchus is said to bring good luck, Photo: Alaskan Dude 
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shoes11. Funky shoes for sale, Photo: Alaskan Dude 
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market12. Deli offerings, Photo: Alaskan Dude 
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Music13. Live music in the square, Photo: Rosino 
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Statues14. One of many, many statues in Florence. Photo: Carlo Alcos 
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Gelato15. Eating gelato with both hands, Photo: Alaskan Dude 
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Biscotti16. Italian cafe snack, Photo: McPig 
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By night17. The city by night, Photo: McPig 
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Graffiti18. Street art in Florence, Photo: smokeonit 
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Shopping19. Shops at Ponte Vecchio, Photo: Gimli_36 
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Beautiful Bridges20. Florence at sunset, Photo: Chi King  Heather Michelle CarreiroHeather is a secondary English and ESL teacher who has lived in Morocco and Pakistan. She enjoys jamming on the bass, haggling over saris in dusty markets and cross-country jumping on horseback. Learn more on her blog at ExpatHeather.com.
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What you can expect to see during a semester or year abroad in Florence. Feature photo by Chi King.
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Beautiful highlights of Firenze! Makes me grateful that I was able to spend time in this amazing city.
Beautiful highlights of Firenze! Makes me grateful that I was able to spend time in this amazing city.
Beautiful highlights of Firenze! Makes me grateful that I was able to spend time in this amazing city.
Beautiful highlights of Firenze! Makes me grateful that I was able to spend time in this amazing city.
You must have had a ball!!co Larah