Il Giglio is a very important symbol in Florence, a flower representing the city of Florence for many centuries.
In an earlier blog post, we shared some information about the possible origin of the symbol as well as a few photos.
Wherever we venture in Florence, we see Il Giglio everywhere we look. Below are some more photos that will given you a sense of the symbol's prevalence in Florence.
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| On a gelato cup |
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| In paintings |
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| A close up of the painting above |
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| Decorating walls in a palace |
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| In an ancient window |
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| Decorating a column |
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| In sculpture (Donatello's Marzocco, 1420) |
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| Decorating a building exterior |
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| Decorating the tower at the airport |
These are just a handful of the Giglio symbols blooming all over Florence.
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