Piazza Della Repubblica - Florença / Road Trip Through Italy

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When we arrived in Florence, we immediately felt like we were stepping into a time machine. Not every city manages to blend the aroma of coffee with the weight of history, but here, every street holds a secret kept for centuries. We let ourselves get lost in the San Firenze Complex and Piazza della Repubblica, two places that, at first glance, might seem like just another Italian postcard, but which revealed themselves to be small capsules of introspection.

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Quando chegamos a Florença, sentimos logo aquela sensação de estar a entrar numa máquina do tempo. Não é qualquer cidade que consegue misturar o cheiro do café com o peso da história, mas aqui, cada rua tem um segredo guardado há séculos. Deixamo-nos perder pelo Complesso di San Firenze e pela Piazza della Repubblica, dois lugares que, à primeira vista, podem parecer apenas mais um cartão-postal italiano, mas que se revelaram pequenas cápsulas de introspeção.


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The San Firenze Complex is one of those places that makes you stop and think, how many stories have passed through here? The church's facade is sober, yet elegant, defying time, with its discreet Baroque style and lines that seem to whisper secrets from centuries past. I went inside, and the interior... well, it's as if every detail has been meticulously thought out to force you to absorb it all with the calm that attention to detail demands. The tall columns, the delicate frescoes, the light streaming through the windows as if inviting meditation. I sit in a corner and think about how many people came here seeking solace, or perhaps just to admire the beauty. And I think about how many left with the same feeling of smallness that overwhelms me now.

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O Complesso di San Firenze é um daqueles sítios que nos faz parar e pensar, quantas histórias terão passado por aqui? A fachada da igreja é sóbria, mas de uma elegância que desafia o tempo, com o seu barroco discreto e as linhas que parecem sussurrar segredos de séculos atrás. Entrei, e o interior... bem, é como se cada detalhe tivesse sido meticulosamente pensado para te obrigar a absorver tudo aquilo com a calma que a atenção ao detalhe exige. As colunas altas, os afrescos delicados, a luz que entra pelas janelas como se fosse um convite à meditação. Eu sento-me num canto e penso em quantas pessoas vieram aqui em busca de consolo, ou talvez só para admirar a beleza. E penso em quantas saíram com a mesma sensação de pequenez que me invade agora.


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Florence, with all its history, seems like a patient teacher, insisting that there is no rush, that life is a mosaic of moments that only make sense if you stop to observe them.
When we leave the Complesso, we come face to face with the Piazza della Repubblica.
Ah, this square is on another level. It's impossible not to be seduced by the constant movement of people, street musicians, cafes exuding irresistible aromas of cappuccino and cornetti, and those arcades that seem to embrace passersby. The history of this square is fascinating. It was the heart of the Roman forum, underwent renovations and transformations, until it became the vibrant urban space we know today. Walking here is feeling the pulse of Florence. Past and present intertwined.

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Florença, com toda a sua história, parece uma professora paciente, a insistir que não há pressa, que a vida é um mosaico de momentos que só fazem sentido se pararmos para os observar.
Quando saimos do Complesso, damos de caras com a Piazza della Repubblica.
Ah, esta praça é outro nível. É impossível não ser seduzido pelo movimento constante de pessoas, músicos de rua, cafés que exalam aromas irresistíveis de cappuccino e cornetti, e aquelas arcadas que parecem abraçar quem passa. A história desta praça é fascinante. Foi o coração do fórum romano, passou por renovações, transformações, até se tornar este vibrante espaço urbano que conhecemos hoje. Caminhar por aqui é sentir o pulso de Florença. Passado e presente entrelaçados.


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I looked around and realized that the Piazza della Repubblica is almost a mirror of the city itself, tradition and modernity side by side, history etched into the buildings and the sidewalk, and at the same time, a vibrant energy, constantly transforming. It's funny how certain places can be both a refuge and a stage. Here, we were surrounded by tourists and locals, each with their own story, but for a few minutes, it seemed we were all breathing at the same rhythm.

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Olhei à volta e percebi que a Piazza della Repubblica é quase um espelho da própria cidade, tradição e modernidade lado a lado, história gravada nos edifícios e na calçada, e ao mesmo tempo, uma energia viva, em constante transformação. É engraçado como certos lugares conseguem ser tanto um refúgio quanto um palco. Aqui, estavamos rodeado de turistas e locais, cada um com a sua própria história, mas, por alguns minutos, parecia que todos respirávamos no mesmo ritmo.


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Traveling isn't just about seeing places, it's about allowing those places to see us too. The Complesso di San Firenze taught me silence and reflection, while the Piazza della Repubblica taught me movement and life. Together, they show that Florence is not just a city to see, but to feel.

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Viajar não é só conhecer lugares, é permitir que esses lugares nos conheçam também. O Complesso di San Firenze ensinou-me silêncio e reflexão, já a Piazza della Repubblica ensinou-me movimento e vida. Juntos, mostram que Florença não é apenas uma cidade para ver, mas para sentir.


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For a moment, I imagined myself returning in ten, twenty years, and still feeling the same magic. Can any city truly change who we are, or does it only remind us of what was already inside us, waiting to be awakened? Florence, with its Complesso di San Firenze and its Piazza della Repubblica, answered me silently. Perhaps a little of both.

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Por momentos, imaginei-me a voltar daqui a dez, vinte anos, e ainda assim sentir a mesma magia. Será que alguma cidade consegue realmente mudar quem somos, ou será que ela só nos lembra do que já estava dentro de nós, à espera de ser despertado? Florença, com o seu Complesso di San Firenze e a sua Piazza della Repubblica, respondeu-me silenciosamente. Talvez um pouco de ambos.


I hope you enjoyed.
See you around.
Wishing you much peace and health

Those who pass by us do not go alone. They leave a bit of themselves, taking a piece of us."
Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince.

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Piazza della repubblica was one of my favourites in Florence 💝💝

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It’s such a lovely spot! Piazza della Repubblica has a special charm. No wonder it became one of your favorites. 💝

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It was a beautiful place. It's very scenic. And I love how you do the angles to capture the streets.

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Thank U so much! It really is a beautiful place, and I’m glad U enjoyed the scenery.

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San Firenze Complex and Piazza della Repubblica are places that will make you walk around but at the same time the whole time stops for you to reflect about what happened there, years decades, and centuries ago. It was quite a busy street but still the peace of the city goes with the feet of the passersby. There is a noise for sure but calm is the loudest sound.

Can any city truly change who we are, or does it only remind us of what was already inside us, waiting to be awakened?

We share the same perspective. It changes us in many ways possible after reflection and experiencing it completely with its history and meaning but also remind us that what we are searching for is already in us, and that history is stored in our soul as well as the dreams we hope to see.

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Beautifully said! Cities like Florence have a way of awakening something already within us, blending history, reflection, and personal experience into a feeling that stays long after we leave.

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What a wonderful place. I can see that the building designs are unique, and it's enjoyable to come here with family. You have a lot of memories in this place.

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Absolutely! The architecture is truly unique, and visiting with family makes it even more special.

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Now I wanna go there someday too and just slow down and appreciate things like you did.

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You definitely should! Florence is perfect for slowing down and soaking in every detail. You’ll love it.

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I really enjoyed reading this. Florence is one of those places that stays with you and you expressed that feeling so well. The contrast between the calm of San Firenze and the energy of the Piazza is spot on!

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Thank U! I’m glad the feeling came through. Florence truly has that magical mix of calm and energy that stays with U.

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Los edificios están increíbles, la arquitectura es genial. Me encanta esa ciudad. Gracias por compartir. 🤗

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Muchas gracias! Me alegra que te guste la ciudad y su arquitectura. 🤗

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Wow, Italy! Sounds like you're planning a dream trip

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