June 10, 2023
By Nina Heyn,
Like all of Italy, except a bit more so, Florence is all about stone. Green and white marble bricks cover the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (popularly called the Duomo) to breathtaking effect.
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Nina, thank you for another wonderful piece! If you’re ever in southeastern Massachusetts please try and visit the museum inside the ‘Dighton Rock State Park’. https://www.mass.gov/locations/dighton-rock-state-park You may visit the museum only by appointment. Please call (508) 644-5522 to schedule a date and time. The museum contains a large ‘Commesso mosaic‘ that was made by a Native American in the early 1970’s. It is quite stunning as the characters looking out of the piece appear so alive. I think you ‘ll be captivated.
Fascinating article and video of the Carrara marble quarry. Thank you for allowing me to travel vicariously while reading your piece!