463 Steps To The Top!!

Some of the steps to the top of the Duomo

Graffiti everywhere!

View of Florence from the top of the Duomo

Since we can't seem to get enough of climbing steps, we decided to climb to the top of the Duomo - 463 steps in all!! It was well worth the effort - the views of Florence were spectacular. You can also see the ceiling mural of the Last Judgment close up, and it is amazing. I can only imagine how great Michelangelo's Sistine chapel must be if this is so good. Our legs were so tired coming down! Walked to the Mercato Centrale to pick up some food for dinner. Bought some chicken, veggies etc. and sampled very expensive 45 yr old vinegar! Didn't too much after - other than hang around our area.

I'm publishing this blog early today - have to go cook dinner........