5/5 Jason B. 6 months ago on Google
Step
right
up,
adventurers!
Picture
this:
you,
me,
and
Florence's
top
spot,
the
Basilica
di
San
Miniato.
Why
start
at
the
top?
Well,
besides
the
mind-blowing
views
(seriously,
they're
like
a
Renaissance
painting
come
to
life),
this
place
is
the
boss
of
all
things
Romanesque
in
Tuscany.
It's
like
the
Michelangelo
of
churches—both
inside
and
out.
Now,
as
you
stroll
in,
get
ready
for
a
visual
feast.
Think
patterns
galore,
a
red
and
yellow
ceiling
that's
basically
a
work
of
art
itself,
and
enough
Romanesque
symbols
to
make
your
head
spin.
And
hey,
squint
a
bit
and
you
might
just
catch
a
glimpse
of
Christianity's
early
emojis—those
symbolic
motifs
are
like
a
blast
from
the
past.
But
wait,
there's
more!
Venture
deeper
and
discover
these
cozy
little
chapels
with
their
soft
candlelight
and
quaint
windows,
giving
you
a
peek
into
the
church's
ancient
vibes.
It's
like
stepping
back
in
time,
soaking
in
that
early
church
atmosphere.
Once
you're
done
being
awestruck,
snap
one
last
photo
(because
why
wouldn't
you?)
and
etch
this
memory
in
your
brain:
"I
conquered
Florence's
highest
peak
at
Basilica
di
San
Miniato!"
Oh,
and
before
I
forget,
I
spotted
a
crew
of
Cal
Baptist
University's
finest
architectural
students
here.
They
were
living
it
up,
sketching
the
breathtaking
views
as
part
of
their
class.
Now,
that's
a
classroom
with
a
view!