The legendary Renaissance gardens of the Villa d'Este, arguably the most important in Italy http://www.youtube.com/v/LvS8jrqhxBg The famous fountains and gardens of Italy's Villa d'Este made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Water Organ Fountain above the magnificent Fountain of Neptune … [Read more...]
Villa d’Este: live from the Gardens in Tivoli
The famous Fountains and Gardens of Italy's Villa d'Este made it a World Heritage Site http://www.youtube.com/v/pyD-cNy_F7U The legendary Renaissance gardens of the Villa d'Este are arguably the most important in Italy, and inspired many other gardens all over Europe. The great fountains are … [Read more...]
Venice in Acqua Alta: Live From Piazza San Marco
High Water at High Noon: Keep Your Balance Acqua Alta is Italian for "High Water", and when a big tide comes into Venice's lagoon, that's exactly what you get in Piazza San Marco and many pedestrian streets. Fortunately, it usually only happens from autumn to spring, and the city fathers set up a … [Read more...]
The Dolomites: Live from Rifugio Lagazuoi
At 2752m, the Dolomites look stunning from Rifugio Lagazuoi - especially with hot chocolate! http://www.youtube.com/v/ya5x2W6pjbc Tony and Helen Page take the cable car to Rifugio Lagazuoi, built in 1965 by mountain tour guide Ugo Pompanin (and still managed by his family). From its terrace at … [Read more...]
The Dolomites: Live from Cortina d’Ampezzo
Winter sports, Apres-ski, James Bond film set - but even in Summer Cortina is not to be missed http://www.youtube.com/v/igkFdAaacPY Cortina d'Ampezzo is the jewel of the Dolomites, the Italian mountain range that's just a few hours away from Venice. More famous as a winter ski resort and setting … [Read more...]
Burano: Live from the Island of Technicolor Houses & Lace
Burano's Brightly Coloured Houses are a Photographer's - and Dulux's - Dream http://www.youtube.com/v/qO7gqw-jnVU Burano's No.1 tourist attraction is the eye-dazzling, brightly coloured terraced houses lining its canals, but its mask and lace shops, not to mention its restaurants, also draw the … [Read more...]
Orvieto: Live From The Moro Tower
A Bird's Eye View of This Famous Etruscan City in Southwestern Umbria, Italy http://www.youtube.com/v/iBFS9wieb14 High above Orvieto atop the Moro Tower, Tony Page gives you a bird's eye view of this famous mediaeval city in southwestern Umbria, Italy. Populated since Etruscan times, it's built … [Read more...]
My Whistle Stop Tour of Italy
Jo Turnbull dashes down some quick-fire notes as she hot-foots it through Italy As the home of art, opera, and fashion and not forgetting ice cream and pasta, Italy is one of the most interesting countries in Europe. The shape of a boot with a football on the toe representing Sicily, it is a … [Read more...]
Restaurants in Cannaregio, Venice
Restaurants in Cannaregio, Venice It's important to check that the restaurant at which you're interested in eating is open! Restaurants in Venice do not all close on a Monday, rest days vary, and not all open at night. Booking is highly advisable, especially when you want an outside table. … [Read more...]
Restaurants in Santa Croce, Venice
Restaurants in Santa Croce, Venice: It's important to check that the restaurant at which you're interested in eating is open! Restaurants in Venice do not all close on a Monday, rest days vary, and not all open at night. Booking is highly advisable, especially when you want an outside … [Read more...]