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1. Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 15:21:39 UTC Bernie

   Taking my mum for a walk through the historic center of Florence. #italy #firenze

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 15:27:29 UTC Bernie

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     A street artist sings a slow cover of A-ha's Take On Me.

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 15:34:50 UTC Bernie

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     Nearby, the windows of Trattoria da Nuti display their famous fresh pasta and ravioli 😋

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 15:36:54 UTC Bernie

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     The Duomo is literally the highlight of our evening walk through Florence 🤩

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 15:47:55 UTC Bernie

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     On this particularly nice Sunday evening, Via Calzaiuoli (shoemaker's street) is super crowded. These people are not necessarily shopping or going anywhere: they're simply walking around the streets, just like us.

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 16:00:30 UTC Bernie

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     We arrive in Piazza della Repubblica, with its fake historic carousel, which was added no more than 20 years ago.

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 16:17:16 UTC Bernie

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     Paszkowski is a busy "caffè pasticceria". A delicious espresso costs only €1.30 at the bar... or €4.50 at a table on the front patio.

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 16:25:35 UTC Bernie

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     This is a high-volume espresso outlet, with 4 baristas keeping the machine constantly pouring coffee. If you manage to elbow your way to the bar front, they'll serve you within a few seconds. ☕

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 17:57:22 UTC Bernie

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     We head over to Palazzo Vecchio and... wtf 😒

     Ah, is it already Carnevale in Florence? 🎭

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 18:01:23 UTC Bernie

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     I'm not sure why Carnevale happens on a different day every year, but some local sources claim it was this weekend:
     https://www.piananotizie.it/carnevale-2024-a-firenze-il-27-e-28-gennaio-gran-ballo-e-sfilata-in-maschera/

     There were relatively few people dressed up in the streets, probably because the tradition is starting to fade. Kids today are more globalized: they celebrate Halloween and dress up as Harry Potter 😂

   • Tagomago (tagomago@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 18:16:04 UTC Tagomago

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     @codewiz Oh that’s a pair of twins over there. Beautiful street views.

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 18:16:04 UTC Bernie

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     • Tagomago

     @tagomago Yeah, nice!

   • slyborg (slyborg@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 19:40:40 UTC slyborg

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     @codewiz It’s impressive how well maintained all the old buildings are, it must cost a fortune. Beautiful city. 🥰

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 21:45:11 UTC Bernie

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     • Tagomago

     @tagomago Shrove Tuesday, what's that?? Ah, Martedì Grasso! (literally "Fat Tuesday")

   • Tagomago (tagomago@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 21:45:12 UTC Tagomago

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     @codewiz Saw Venice too on the news today. It‘s related to Easter, which depends on moon cycles iirc. But this year’s Shrove Tuesday is officially February 13th, so idk why are they already celebrating... 🤷♂️

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jan-2024 22:14:31 UTC Bernie

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     • slyborg

     @slyborg This particular basilica lacks its main façade. Michelangelo designed it and made a wooden scale model for it, but it was never built.
     
     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_San_Lorenzo,_Florence