GIRLS TRIP REVISITED: THEN AND NOW

The Sacred Area of Largo di Torre Argentina- Ruins and Cat Sanctuary, Rome, Italy

National Roman Museum- Palace of Altemps, Rome, Italy

                                        

Altar of the Fatherland, Rome, Italy

The Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy

The Laurentian Medici Library, Florence, Italy

Pitti Palace, Florence, Italy

Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy

We are returning for Season 2! In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast by Sherri Whitley Jernigan, we are revisiting a Mother Daughter Trip from so long ago and how it shaped my own Mother Daughter Trips. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #motherdaughter #Italy #Bahamas #professionalcheerleader

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Roma (Rome)

Area Sacra di largo di Torre Argentina (The Sacred Area of Largo di Torre Argentina) Origins date back to the 4th century BC- Famous for the events of Julius Caesar and the Ides of March. It is now a museum area and a cat sanctuary. 

 Museo Nazionale Romano- Palazzo Altemps (National Roman Museum- Palace of Altemps)  Built in the 15th century and purchased by Cardinal Marco Sittico Altemps

 Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) Altar dedicated to the nation, its values and soldiers from past wars. 

Firenze (Florence)

 Basilica de San Lorenzo (The Basilica of San Lorenzo) The most ancient cathedral in Florence consecrated in 393 AD. Michelangelo designed the Medici Chapels. The facade is a testament to “Don’t judge a book by its cover”.

 Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana (The Laurentian Medici Library) Built and designed by Michelangelo in the 1500s and part of the Medici Complex. 

 Palazzo Pitti (Pitti Palace) Built by Florence merchant Luca Pitti in the 15th Century and later completed by Eleonora of Toledo, the 2nd owner and wife of Cosimo I de' Medici, in the 16th century. Houses a magnificent collection of art. 

 Giardino di Boboli (Boboli Gardens) Garden Complex behind the Pitti Palace designed by Elenora Di Toledo in the 16th century.