"There are two places I must visit once in my lifetime"—I've said this to more than one person. One of them is Florence; the other, I've forgotten.

Whenever I visit a place, I prioritize the local museums and galleries, but I usually don't show the photos I take there because they are simply documented, not created. But Florence is different. The Uffizi Gallery is the soul of the city. Time seems to be still here; the stores of artisans and craftsmen tell a story that has lasted for centuries.