My blog as I study abroad in Florence, Italy this semester. Part sharing photos, part keeping in touch with friends, part documentation for my senior project. Look here for my portfolio www.lauracontrucci.com var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-17439533-4']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Tumblr (3.0; @experiencingcollege)http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lul37xmHeP1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/12725368455http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/12725368455Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:28:44 -0500SienaItalyfoodpizzatravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhr94dMXnK1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Vatican 02/27/11</p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/11892693106http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/11892693106Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:33:06 -0400ItalyVaticanRometravelphotography<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lom1glJdmF1qf4tipo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1"><strong>Galeria dell’Accademia</strong></p> <p class="p1">Via Ricasoli 60</p> <p class="p1">The main attraction in this small museum is Michelangelo’s 17-foot-tall masterpiece, the David. Although it’s worth the trip just for this, you can see other works by famous artists as well as a mini musical instrument museum.</p></p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/11679901058http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/11679901058Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:30:06 -0400senior projectmuseumsFlorenceItalytravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lom1efAkvA1qf4tipo1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1"><strong>Il Bargello</strong></p> <p class="p1">Via del Proconsolo 4</p> <p class="p1">The Bargello museum is Florence sculpture museum. It contains the worlds greatest collection of Donatello sculptures, as well as work by Michelangelo and Cellini.</p></p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/11556460410http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/11556460410Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:31:06 -0400senior projectmuseumsFlorenceItalytravel<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lom1fizbJo1qf4tipo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1"><strong>Galleria degli Uffizi</strong></p> <p class="p1">Piazzale degli Uffizi 6</p> <p class="p1">The Uffizi is one of the largest collections of Renaissance art in the world. The museum houses masterpieces by Botticelli, da Vinci, Michelangleo, Raphael, Caravaggio and more. Even if you aren’t interested in art you have to go at least to see the Birth of Venus.</p></p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/11421960287http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/11421960287Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:33:05 -0400senior projectFlorenceItalymuseumstravel<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsxeqxIhIJ1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/11343150092http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/11343150092Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:20:05 -0400ItalyFlorencetravelFirenze<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo56faYOpu1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Paperback Exchange</strong></p> <p class="p1">cia delle Oche 4r</p> <p class="p1">The Paperback Exchange is the English bookstore in Florence. Here you can find a variety of books including travel guides in English. They also buy used books.</p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/10834372370http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/10834372370Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:52:08 -0400senior projectFlorenceItalyshops<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls8in7oQlJ1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/10789336293http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/10789336293Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:22:01 -0400GreeceRhodesphotochurchtravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lru3un2EJq1qb0bzxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://prettyworld.tumblr.com/post/10625352115" target="_blank">prettyworld</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Florence, Italy. MUST. GO. HERE!</p> </blockquote>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/10643439224http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/10643439224Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:10:29 -0400tuscanyfirenzeflorenceitalyblack and whitemiststreet lampeurope<a href="http://www.kent.edu/ccistudyabroad/index.cfm">new website for my study abroad program!</a>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/10217468712http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/10217468712Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:54:41 -0400study abroad<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnxz7r0z8V1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Tijuana</strong></p> <p class="p1">via Ghibellina 156r</p> <p class="p1">Craving Mexican food while in Florence? (I don’t judge) Head to Tijuana for tacos and margaritas.</p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9730852609http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9730852609Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:30:06 -0400senior projectfoodItalyFlorencetravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnxyaskRok1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1"><strong><br/>Pizzeria Toto</strong></p> <p class="p1">via Dante Alighieri 28r</p> <p class="p1">Pizzeria Toto is a small shop on the corner serving some of the freshest, tastiest pizza by the slice in Florence. A wider variety of whole pizzas and paninis can be made to order as well.</p></p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9652386485http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9652386485Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:31:05 -0400senior projecttravelItalyFlorencefoodpizza<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lolv71EwVi1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1"><strong>Santa Maria Novella</strong></p> <p class="p1">Piazza Santa Maria Novella</p> <p class="p1">Santa Maria Novella is located by Florence’s train station of the same name. The main sight here is Massacio’s Trinity which is the first painting to use linear perspective ever.</p></p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9612527407http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9612527407Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:31:05 -0400senior projectsightsFlorenceItalystudy abroadtravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo56p0tRlw1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Coin</strong></p> <p class="p1">via dei Calaiuoli 56a</p> <p class="p1">Coin is a department store similar to Dillards or Nordstroms. They carry clothes, accessories, home goods, make-up and more.</p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9484054131http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9484054131Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:37:05 -0400senior projectFlorenceshopsItalystudy abroadtravel<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnxz21b21Q1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1"><strong>The Diner</strong></p> <p class="p1">via dell’Acqua 2r</p> <p class="p1">Craving American food in Florence (I don’t judge)? Head to The Diner for an all-American menu including burgers, wraps, and breakfast foods served all day. Service is very poor but the food is delicious.</p></p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9400689305http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9400689305Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:36:06 -0400senior projectfoodFlorenceItalystudy abroadtravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lom0grQTw91qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lom0grQTw91qf4tipo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lom0grQTw91qf4tipo5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><p class="p1"><strong>Piazza del Fior, The Duomo, The Florence Cathedral</strong></p> <p class="p1">Piazza del Duomo</p> <p class="p1">The Duomo is the huge church in the middle of the city. It was built from 1296-1430 by a slew of famous architects. It’s free to visit and costs around 10 euro to climb to the 463 steps top (which is definitely worth it). The Baptistry, where you can view the Gates of Paradise, is directly across from the facade of the Duomo.</p></p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9360086754http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9360086754Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:31:06 -0400senior projectflorencesightsItalystudy abroadtravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnznipDS8g1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Il Cernacchino</strong></p> <p class="p1">Via della Condotta 38r</p> <p class="p1">This little family run eatery has a great selection of tasty soups and a variety of daily specials (pasta, rice, meat and meat dishes).</p> <p class="p1"><em>I recommend the beef and milk soup in a bread bowl!</em></p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9318905990http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9318905990Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:31:05 -0400senior projectFlorencefoodItalystudy abroadtravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lolxpt2Pc51qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1"><strong>San Lorenzo</strong></p> <p class="p1">Piazza di San Lorenzo</p> <p class="p1">San Lorenzo was the Medici family church. Inside you can view art and architecture by MIchelangelo, Brunelleschi, Donatello and more.</p> <p class="p1"><em>Not a very exciting pic but I’m guessing you couldn’t take any inside.</em></p></p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9277424122http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9277424122Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:31:05 -0400senior projectsightsFlorenceItalystudy abroadtravel<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lny1tmZp8n1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Mesopotamia Kebab</strong></p> <p class="p1">Piazza Salvemini 14</p> <p class="p1">Kebab places are all over Florence. Mesopotamia is one of the tastiest and the staff is very friendly to students.</p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9235617200http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9235617200Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:31:05 -0400senior projectFlorencefoodItalystudy abroadtravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo57quSHGt1qf4tipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Zecchi</strong></p> <p class="p1">via dello Studio 19r</p> <p class="p1">Zecchi is one of many art stores in the city center. Many students go here for class supplies.</p>http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9190489077http://experiencingcollege.tumblr.com/post/9190489077Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:31:05 -0400senior projectFlorenceshopsItalystudy abroadtravel