Comments on: A View of Florence

By: megtraveling

megtraveling — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:09:47 +0000

It sounds like the shutters are very functional and efficient. So they are not only interesting to look at from the outside, they are effective in keeping a house cooler during the summer. Thank you so much for explaining this!

By: Orel Di Angelo

Orel Di Angelo — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:01:11 +0000

I don’t know if all of the shutters are the same but in my house (something you can’t see from the outside), we had the shutters we can see on the picture, and on top of that, other shutters in the inside of the windows, so it’s like a double protection with the glasses inbetween. For the inside shutters you need to close your windows thought, but it’s a good protection against the heat.

Happy New Year.

By: megtraveling

megtraveling — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:40:52 +0000

How wonderful that you lived in Florence! It must have been an unforgettable experience. And I really appreciate the explanation of how the shutters work, too. Thank you!

By: Orel Di Angelo

Orel Di Angelo — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:54:42 +0000

I lived here. The most beautiful city I ever seen. When I arrived I was instantly facinated by the shutters ahah. They’re very convenient during the summer but it makes the flat be in the dark 24/7 :P

By: megtraveling

megtraveling — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:22:43 +0000

Thank you. I still can’t believe I was so interested in shutters in the middle of such a beautiful city! But I did enjoy the art and sculptures very much…

By: Judy

Judy — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:43:24 +0000

Your photos are beautiful. And I love the shutter story! I didn’t notice them. But even after a full week in Florence….I just have not had enough of that gorgeous city. I want to go back! I laughed over the fact that you didn’t pay attention to the guide in the Piazza della Signoria! There IS so much to see in that courtyard! *especially shutters!

By: megtraveling

megtraveling — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:39:47 +0000

Thanks, and you are so right about Florence! It is simply exquisite…

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:05:10 +0000

Florence is probably one of the most beautiful cities to visit and your photos are how beautiful it is.

By: megtraveling

megtraveling — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:15:25 +0000

I admit the shutters are a bit obscure! And thanks for explaining how you used them when you were there. My questions are answered! I can now concentrate on the beauty of Florence itself :)

By: twoblackdoggies

twoblackdoggies — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:12:58 +0000

I have to admit that I didn’t take much notice of the shutters in Florence although we did have them on our hotel room window in both Florence and Rome. We sometimes closed the shutters but left the windows open to allow air to flow into the room while still maintaining a level of privacy and sometimes just to block out the bright light.

By: megtraveling

megtraveling — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:33:07 +0000

There are many beautiful sights in Florence, but I really thought that the shutters were unique!

By: Renee

Renee — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:35:18 +0000

Now you have me curious – Thanks:)