Chapter 1650: Art capital
Florence is a city located in central Italy and the capital of Tuscany. It is located in a basin at the western foot of the central Apennines.
In the 15th and 16th centuries, Florence was the most famous art center in Europe, the birthplace and core city of the Renaissance, and countless great writers and artists were born.
The most famous and outstanding of these are the three masters of Renaissance literature, Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio, and the three masters of Renaissance art such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo.
It was these literary masters and top art masters who used their ideas and works to break the darkness of the Middle Ages, bring about a period of revolution in science and art, and unveil the prelude to modern European history.
In Western history, the Renaissance movement is regarded as the dividing line between the Middle Ages and modern times, and to a certain extent, it is also regarded as the historical dividing line between ignorance and civilization.
As the center city of the Renaissance, Florence was born and nurtured countless great literary and artistic works, always radiating a bright humanistic light.
The Renaissance has also left countless precious heritages to the city. Walking through the streets of Florence, people can feel the atmosphere left by the Renaissance everywhere, which is fascinating.
Among them are statues of Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, etc., various famous epigrams carved on stones or buildings, and beautiful and moving poems, most of which come from these literary masters.
There are also da Vinci's frescoes, Raphael's Madonna, and Michelangelo's buildings and sculptures, etc., all over the city, adding countless cultural flavors to the city.
It is precisely because of the Renaissance movement and the products left by the Renaissance movement that Florence has become a famous cultural ancient city and artistic paradise, full of attraction.
Even in modern times, Florence is still an extremely famous world art capital and a world-famous cultural and tourist attraction, attracting countless tourists from all over the world to come here.
Ye Tian and Betty are no exception. They set the first stop of their Italian trip to Florence, not Rome, the seat of the Vatican.
On this day in mid-November, a silver-gray private jet with smooth lines roared from the northwest sky and landed steadily on the runway of Florence Peretola International Airport.
The private jet was parked on the airport runway and the door opened. From the Bombardier Global Express 8000 private jet, it was Ye Tian and Betty, and Anderson and Cole.
Compared to New York, which is already snowy, and Florence, which has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, the weather is much better. It is not hot or cold, which is a very good tourist season.
At this time, Ye Tian and Betty, each wearing a casual outfit, are in a relaxed state, looking like they are visiting Florence, not much different from other tourists.
Coming out of the cabin, standing at the door of the cabin and quickly scanning the Peretola Airport, Ye Tian took Betty's hand, walked down the gangway, and landed on the airport runway.
Afterwards, Cole and the others began to carry luggage down the plane.
There are not many luggages on this private jet, only seven or eight metal trolley suitcases, just one man!
In fact, a chartered plane flew from New York to Florence yesterday, and a large number of security personnel and luggage under Ye Tian, including a large amount of weapons and ammunition, arrived in Florence yesterday.
While Cole and the others were carrying their luggage, several black Mercedes-Benz SUVs, two police cars, and a shuttle bus suddenly drove out of the terminal building and headed for the Bombardier private jet.
Soon, these vehicles drove to the private jet and stopped on the runway.
As soon as the vehicle stopped, the doors of the front two Mercedes-Benz SUVs opened immediately.
Immediately afterwards, Charlie and several security personnel quickly got out of the car, raised their hands to say hello to Ye Tian and the others, and then merged with Cole and the others and became vigilant.
Charlie and the others rushed to Florence yesterday and were responsible for calling everyone the front stop.
From the two Mercedes-Benz SUVs in the back, Leonardo and several members of the Vatican Swiss Guard, all familiar faces, had been to Boston before.
In addition, several police officers got off the two police cars. Looking at the police ranks on their shoulders, they should be the senior officers of the Florence police. His complexion was quite solemn, and his eyes seemed a little worried.
As soon as he got out of the car, Leonardo walked towards Ye Tian and Betty, with a bright smile on his face.
Approaching to the front, the old friend immediately said politely:
"Good morning, Steven, welcome to Florence, I am very glad to see you here, and I very much hope that in the coming time, we will cooperate happily and successfully achieve our goals"
Ye Tian shook hands with the Vatican priest, then smiled and said:
"Good morning, Leonardo, I am also very happy to meet you. The weather in Florence is really good, the wind is sunny, and it is much better than New York. I like this beautiful city and I have been longing for it for a long time!
I believe the cooperation between us must be very pleasant. As long as the information you provide is true and effective, I believe it will not be difficult for us to achieve our goals and achieve a result that everyone is happy and satisfied with."
After a few greetings, Leonardo greeted Betty and Anderson again.
Immediately afterwards, he turned back and asked in a low voice:
"Steven, why don't you go directly to Rome and the Vatican, but come to Florence? Over this period of time, we have opened up all aspects of relationships and eliminated most obstacles!
As soon as you arrive in Rome, we can negotiate immediately. As long as we reach an agreement, we can immediately sign a commissioned exploration agreement, and then launch a joint exploration operation to achieve the goal as soon as possible! "
Ye Tian shook his head lightly, smiled and said:
"Don't worry, Leonardo, there is time. You have been waiting for more than 700 years. What does it matter if you wait for a few more days? Nothing will be delayed.
I am an expert in antique art appraisal and a professional treasure hunter. Now that I have come to Italy, how can I miss Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Next ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ We will stay in Florence for a few days, take a good tour of this beautiful city, and experience the great charm of this art capital!
After leaving Florence, we will go to Milan, the fashion capital, where we will visit for a few days, by the way, to verify one of my conjectures, and then go to Rome"
Hearing what Ye Tian said, what else could Leonardo say?
He can only nod his head and agree. Who makes the Vatican want this guy in front of him? It can only come from the other's temper, and he can't be anxious!
"Well, Steven, I hope you can enjoy this wonderful time. During this time, we will always stay in Florence. If you need help, please speak up!"
"That couldn't be better, Leonardo, if I need help, I won't be polite to you"
Ye Tian hit the snake with the stick, smiled and nodded.
After a few more chats, Ye Tian and the others boarded the shuttle bus with their luggage, drove straight to the airport terminal, prepared to undergo customs clearance, and then went to downtown Florence.
