On Friday, I was heading home after enjoying apertivi with Katherine (from California, she is now living in Florence with her husband) and Erika (Mexico) when I saw a crowd gathered near the side of the Duomo. They were standing in the middle of the street staring up at the famous cathedral and furiously snapping pictures. The statue of David was on top of the Duomo.
You read that right. Check it out:
When I walked back to the piazza the next day, it had been covered with grass and David had been moved to the front of the Duomo.
After a stint in front of the Duomo, the copy of the David was moved to Piazza della Signoria and will continue to appear at other significant spots in Florence. Each location represents a spot where city officials had considered placing the famous statue back in 1504.
The real David was originally commissioned to be placed on top of the Duomo but can now be viewed at the Galleria Accademia.
This virtual "Where's Waldo" with David is a part of the Florens 2010 Festival. Running from November 12th-20th, Florens 2010 is a biannual celebration that includes over 150 events that promote art and culture.
Picture One by Covegni Florens 2010: Florens 2010 logo
Picture Two by Jason Fuller: Replica of David on top of the Duomo
Picture Three by Jaya Bird: Replica of David in front of the Duomo
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