The other day, Peter took us to the Sagrestia Nuova inside the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Inside is where they buried all the dead Medici Family Members! Neat-o. They had a special place for the fellow who was the last male Medici (and thus the last Medici) and they have him buried in a special hidden door in the floor. While Peter was talking to us about this fellow (whose name I don't remember, but it was very Italian), the folks who work in the chapel-area decided to open to burial room for us. The floor numerically rose and then slid to the side, as a blue neon light shone out from the cavity below. It was the coolest thing ever. Inside the Sagrestia Nuova, they have some of the most beautiful Michelangelo's in the city (Day and Night and Dusk and Dawn), plus a room which contains all the sorts of marble in the world.
On a more personal note, I've been very very busy as Critiques are on Monday and Tuesday and our final exam for art history is on next Thursday. Test review is today and our essay for art history is also due on thursday as well. So much to do, so little time.
The city is getting more festive however. They have erected a giant christmas tree in the Piazza Duomo (right next to the baptistry). and more lights are being activated all over town.
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