Florence, Italy - Street Scenes and Shops

We had a little time after our lunch to walk through the streets of Florence and take in the sights

The narrow streets were lined with shops.  I was glad that this was a pedestrian safe zone.  Imagine trying to dodge traffic and look in all of the windows.

I saw this over and over: keep the interesting old parts and build new to butt right up against them.

Shoes for all of my shoe-loving friends and relatives.

Walking towards another gate to the old town.

Luggage for sale. Wonder if this man was toting a new bag?

Post cards, magazines, a quick stop.

Fancy kitchen stuff.

Pasta!

It was fun to walk through town and see "regular people who live here" types of things.