Horse-drawn Carriages in Piazza del Duomo, Florence

Carriages pulled by horses line the historic square of Piazza del Duomo in Florence's heart, under the watchful gaze of its ornate Gothic cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) and campanile tower. Tourists mingle among the stately Renaissance buildings that encircle this iconic Italian landmark, all beneath an azure sky dotted with wispy clouds.