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Where in the World Wednesday: 4.20.11

20 Apr Where in the World Wednesday: 4.20.11

Posted at 13:00h in Dream by
Today we’re unveiling a new Packed Suitcase weekly feature… Where in the World Wednesday!
 
The concept is simple: 
  1. We’ll provide a riddle in the form of a haiku.
  2. If you think you know the place described, then submit your guesses in the comment section.
  3. Later this week, the answer will be posted. Whoever guesses first gets a special shout out.
Without further ado, here we go!
City split in two
    A squashed egg stands ever tall
        Red washed roofs prevail.
Where in the world are we?
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Do you need a hint? Here’s a peek at one of this city’s most iconic landmarks:
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This week, we’re in FLORENCE, ITALY!

Looking for an explanation?

City split in two:Refers to the Arno River that separates Florence’s historic city center from the Oltrano artist’s district.

Map courtesy of: http://www.planetware.com


A squashed egg stands ever tall: Refers to Brunellechi‘s Duomo, the centerpiece of Florence.

Brunellechi won the right to design the Duomo project by demonstrating how to make an egg stand on a flat piece of marble… He cracked the bottom of the egg and it was able to stand upright. The design of the Duomo takes inspiration from that squashed egg!


Red washed roofs prevail: Refers to the red, terra cotta washed roofs that coat so many of the buildings in Florence.


THANKS FOR PLAYING! See you next time!

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  • @RoutesTourism
    Posted at 14:21h, 20 April Reply

    Budapest?

  • Packed Suitcase
    Posted at 17:56h, 20 April Reply

    It's not Budapest… but good try!

    Hint: You're a bit too far north.

  • Packed Suitcase
    Posted at 18:55h, 20 April Reply

    It's not Istanbul! You're a bit too far east.

    Another hint: Both Budapest and Istanbul are on the continent of the mystery destination… so you're oh so close!

  • Christina
    Posted at 18:37h, 20 April Reply

    Istanbul?

  • @RoutesTourism
    Posted at 11:15h, 21 April Reply

    Berlin?

  • Packed Suitcase
    Posted at 13:01h, 21 April Reply

    Nope, it's not Berlin, either! I've added a photo hint… any guesses?

  • @RoutesTourism
    Posted at 14:00h, 21 April Reply

    Split?

  • @RoutesTourism
    Posted at 14:05h, 21 April Reply

    ..or perhaps Tallin?

  • Packed Suitcase
    Posted at 14:48h, 21 April Reply

    Oh @RoutesTourism… I want you to guess this but sadly Tallin and Split aren't the answer.

    Final clue: The country this city is in begins with “I”.

    🙂

  • @RoutesTourism
    Posted at 15:52h, 21 April Reply

    Ahhh. One of the countries I have yet to visit. Thanks for the game and hey, this has been educational too! Have a good Easter break and see you next week!

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