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Craig Gillette wrote:
We visited my daughter while she was in school in Florence. The only place I used a tripod was in the late afternoon/evening at Piazzale Michelangelo. I might also have used it on the bridge Ponte alle Grazie to the east of the Ponte Vecchio but it still moves around some so the pics were soft. Perhaps the Ponte Santa Trinita, the bridge west of the Ponte Vecchio seemed more substantial for night light shots back?
I didn't try using the tripod for any interiors. Most seemed rather crowded and I didn't notice anyone else using one either. The only place I specifically recall not allowing interior photography was the Uffizi Gallery. IIRC they had a cloak locker area that might be used for a pack.. Check, don't count on my memory, of course. I don't recall too many problems with packs but we went in winter with just a couple of light, smallish cameras, Sony mirrorlesses, and they were easily stashed in coat pockets or under coats as needed. Saw lots of folks with a lot more gear.
I found I did ok using the different camera functions like multi-shot noise reduction (a mirrorless camera) although even the limited noise from that might be noticeable to others and a quick burst on a dslr might really stand out.
The trudge up the Giotto Bell tower is pretty tight quarters but a nice view at the top. My daughter tells me the trip up the dome of the Duomo is also fairly tight quarters so the less you try to carry might be appreciated. I would be a little concerned about getting distracted and too involved with a tripod and losing situational awareness in the piazza in front of the Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria (near Uffizi Gallery with it's statues, etc.), the only places I saw the kinds of crowds and activity that suggested more potential for pickpocket activity although one should use some care any place.
There are many, many churches and museums so it's a bit hard to suggest too many but there are also lots of resources on-line and guidebooks that can help you choose locations. The older historic section is not very large, pretty easily walked and we walked pretty much every where we went. Bus to Fiesole, taxis to/from the airport.
The Bell Tower, Baptistry and Duomo are magnificent. The Academia with the David. My daughter lived about two blocks from the Basilica di Santa Croce. The front facade is comparatively new, the interiror is beautiful with numerous important side chapels and the tombs of many famous Italian artists, politicians, musicians, etc.
We prebooked some of the museums like the Uffizi because of the potential for crowds and there may be a city pass that encompasses multiple sites which can be handy and also reduce line times. A good folding map is handy....Show more →
Great advice, thank you
I didn't realise that the Uffizi Gallery didn't allow photography.
I've seen a few photos from there online. They must have been sneaky shots.
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