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Villa d’Este: Live from the Water Organ in the Gardens at Tivoli

May 5, 2013 by
Villa d'Este Water Organ

The legendary Renaissance gardens of the Villa d'Este, arguably the most important in Italy 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 entranced Villa D'Este's residents and visitors in the early 17th century, as it does today. Tony and Helen brave the crowds to bring you a taste of the experience! "Well here we are at the Villa D'Este - if you can hear me above the … [Read more...]

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Villa d’Este: live from the Gardens in Tivoli

May 5, 2013 by
Villa d'Este, Tivoli

The famous Fountains and Gardens of Italy's Villa d'Este made it a World Heritage Site 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 particularly striking, and Helen sets the scene for you in front of the most magnificent, the Fountain of Neptune. "Hi, we're now in Villa D'Este (Gardens) in Tivoli. It is about 30 km outside of Rome. This is the largest and most important … [Read more...]

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San Gimignano: Live from its Tallest Tower

March 28, 2013 by
San Gimignano Towers

Don't miss this walled medieval hill town with its famous towers in beautiful Tuscany San Gimignano in Italy is famous for its tower houses, and here, 54 metres up on top of the tallest one, the Torre Grossa, built in 1311, Tony Page gives you a 360 degree panorama of this famous walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site too and a great place to visit. "Okay, here we are in a sort of wet San Gimignano and I'm on top of the tallest tower … [Read more...]

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The Unique Porticos of Bologna

March 10, 2013 by
Piazza Maggiore porticos

The Bologna Portico - A World Heritage Site: It was raining when we arrived in Bologna and to say that I was disappointed was an understatement. I was so looking forward to seeing this historical city in all its summer glory, but instead what we have was grey skies and wet grounds. Not that I was begrudging the citizens of Bologna their summer showers, but balancing umbrella and camera is tricky for one who tends to take crooked pictures at the best of times. Yes, a bane of Tony's life is … [Read more...]

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