Luce di Firenza

The center of Florence, Italy, the Duomo offers the best view of the city. From the top of Giotto’s tower I constructed a slightly exaggerated view of the dome and the miles of terra cotta rooftops beyond. Climbing up the tower is a feat in itself. The tiny spiral staircase is never empty and to pass someone traveling the opposite direction meant both had to hug the wall and squeeze by. It is not a climb for the faint of heart, but the view was worth my ascent more than a dozen times now.