I arrived in Firenze on Wednesday and I know it’s only been a few days, but I still have a hard time grasping how beautiful this city is. Every single time I leave my apartment I trip over the uneven sidewalk because I’m staring at buildings, statues and artwork like a confused tourist.
I’d recommend that every one of you visits this place at some point in your lifetime. There’s so much to do and so much to see; I’m so grateful I have a few months here to explore it inside and out.
Our apartment is incredible. Our balcony is pretty big and it overlooks a gorgeous courtyard.
We’re on the third floor and about a twenty minute walk from the school, so hopefully we can walk off some of this pasta, pizza, wine and gelato, which by the way is AMAZING. 
One thing that has been a life saver since I landed in this city was the Duomo. Not only is it by far the most remarkable building I have ever seen, but you can see it from almost everywhere. If I can find the Duomo, I can find everything else, whether it’s my school, my apartment, or the market.
We got to explore the city a lot after our orientation this weekend. Some of my favorite spots so far were the square with the infamous David statue, the market, and the Arno river. I’m sure that list will just keep growing as I learn more about the city’s history and explore other parts of Italy, so stay tuned!
Location: Florence, Italy
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Haha I laughed when I saw the title of your post because that was basically the anthem of my summer in Spain; my friends and I would ask that same question CONSTANTLY just because everything we saw and did was so amazing. I also went to Firenze for a few days this summer and absolutely loved it! The Mercato Nuovo and Ponte Vecchio were definitely my favorite places, be sure to get a cameo necklace! (the 2nd or 3rd to last store on the left side of the bridge if you’re crossing from duomo-side has the cheapest ones)