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Italy, Florence: Florence Through a Window
So many artistic vistas in Florence.
Italy, Florence: David Statue in Florence
This is one of the more famous copies of Michelangelo’s David statue. You don’t have to pay to go in to see it, it’s on top of a hill at Piazzale Michelangelo overlooking the town of Florence.
Italy, Venice: Doge’s Palace, Venice
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The Doge’s Palace, Palazzo Ducale, was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Venetian Republic. The Venetian Gothic construction started around 1340 and was modified many times over the centuries due to fires and governmental needs.
Liechtenstein, Vadaz: Wearing Someone’s Shoes
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Three can fit into the giant sculptured shoes in the promenade of Valduz, Liechtenstein. 
Liechtenstein, Vadaz: Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes
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Fun sculpture of high heels in Vadaz, Liechtenstein.
France, Paris: Crowning of Napoleon
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In the Louvre, one of the largest paintings at 33 ft. x 22 ft. was unsurprisingly commissioned by Napoleon himself of his 1804 coronation. His official court painter Jacques-Louis David, created a Facebook of French politicians, Napoleon’s family and, of course a selfie of the painter himself.
Austria, Innsbruck: Musical Dancing Water under Crystal Clouds
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Leave time for outdoor wows at Swarovski Crystal World, Austria. The Mirror Pool surrounded by Crystal Clouds was gorgeous in itself – and then the music started…..
Austria, Innsbruck: Cinderella Swarovski Crystal Worlds
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Aha, so that’s where the prince had Cinderella’s glass slipper made! (at Swarovksi)
Austria, Innsbruck: Star Crooner’s Crown Swarovski Crystal Worlds
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Elton John’s crown made by Swarovski crystal.
Austria, Innsbruck: Crystal Skull Swarovski Crystal Worlds
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Death becomes her when she’s made out of crystal.
