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Francis Waplinger

Country: U.S.A.
Course: Shoemaking
Assistant

Mr. Waplinger began his training in Italy in 2014 under the tutelage of Accademia Riaci's maestro Angelo Imperatrice, followed by an apprenticeship with famed Florentine shoemaker Roberto Ugolini.

Apr. 03, 2015 | Posted in Reports, Shoemaking, Living in Florence , | Tags:, Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course: Shoemaking

Living in Florence (Shoe Making) 15.4.1 : Assistant Report 22

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The Bargello is one of my favorite museums in Florence. It is a sculpture and artifact museum that is located in the old jail. It is a beautiful building! This is a photo of the main courtyard.

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Part of the loggia sculpture area in the Bargello. It is open air.

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More sculptures!

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A lovely green and wooded area along the Arno river. If you go only a few minutes outside the city center there are lovely parks and green spaces.

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Whimsical Florentine street art!

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