Satellite Dishes Amid Ancient Rooftops

ByEarl

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Florence viewed looking north from the Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy – @JUL2012 – Formal gardens laid out in the 16th & 17th centuries, with Renaissance statues & ornate fountains.

It took me a moment to notice all the satellite dishes on the roofs in this photo, and this was in 2012, so it might undoubtedly be worse today. I also noticed that you now have to book advanced reservations to visit the gardens. In contrast, it was merely a walk-in visit in 2012—these reservations must be part of efforts to control the overcrowded tourism that much of Europe is experiencing.

We don’t have to worry about over-tourism from other countries here in the USA, our notorious convicted felon president and the party of hate and greed have seen to that. 🤫

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Monte Stevens
Monte Stevens
10 months ago

LOL But you are correct. What an interesting image especially since it was taken 13 years ago.

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Earl
10 months ago
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And I’m so observant that I only notice those dishes in my most recent scan. Haha! Have a good weekend!

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