While walking through the picturesque historic centre of Florence, one sign or symbol will surely catch your eye. A red stylized lily on a white background, commonly known as the Giglio of Florence representing ‘the city of flowers’. Everywhere you look, you’ll find it, on the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria, Sculptures, Signages, Motifs, Window Grills, even Manhole covers and Dustbins. The appearance and representation of Giglio speak of its historical significance and cultural identity in the city of Florence which spans generations.
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A lot of the time, this means that I tend to go dark on people. As in, I just don’t have much time to…