Roman Nights at the Teatro di Marcello or Theatre of Marcellus: Long before the Teatro di Marcello (Theatre of Marcellus) was completed, tragedy and drama had already played out at this open-air theatre in Rome. Teatro Marcello was the plan of Julius Caesar but he was murdered in 44BC and the construction of the theatre […]
Enjoy Operas and Classical Music in Florence Churches
Florence Opera and Classical Concerts in Historical Churches: Florence is a monument to the Renaissance period and its churches, palaces and art galleries are full of paintings and sculptures that many visitors come to see. In this compact city, there’s plenty to see and do during the daytime such as visits to the Duomo, art […]
A Unique Experience Staying in a Medieval Tower
Belfredelli and Ramaglianti Towers in Oltrarno, Florence: Medieval towers in Europe are an attraction for tourists, especially when you can climb to the top for a birds eye view of the city. In Florence, many tourists visiting the Oltrarno side can be seen taking pictures of the Torre dei Belfredelli (Belfredelli Tower). On this trip, […]
Giant Street Art adds spice to Rome’s Creative Scene
Fabio Barilari discovers the dynamic street art that is giving a local perspective to Rome’s creative scene
Ferrari Museum, Maranello: Secret and Unique
A glimpse of some of Ferrari’s most exclusive and secret cars A glimpse of some of Ferrari’s most exclusive and secret cars, Eric Clapton’s was a one-off and another had a production run of just TWO! The Cars SP12EC (2012) : The “EC” stands for guitar maestro Eric Clapton, who ordered this car and loves […]
Teatro Olimpico – A Palladian Masterpiece
Palladio’s Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza is nothing short of spectacular: Palladio’s Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza is a masterpiece! Imagine a Roman style amphitheatre that’s been transplanted indoors, a Roman theatre stage with a Porta regia (triumphal arch) and trompe l’oeil street views that give the illusion of looking down the streets of a city from […]
Carnival Time in Viareggio!
A thought-provoking spectacle of colour, irreverence, satire and entertainment: “Rifiuti da Incubo” which roughly translates as “Nightmare Waste” is supposed to be a comment on the laws that force restaurants to throw away excess food and the taxes and bureaucracy which prevent chefs from being truly creative (photo: Fondazione Carnevale Viareggio) The theatrical splendour of […]
Museo Lamborghini: Home of the Charging Bull
You know you want one, here you can dream: “More than a Museum – an Experience” MUSEO LAMBORGHINI To understand the passion and magic behind the Lamborghini brand, a visit to the Museo Lamborghini is a must-do in Bologna. The Lamborghini Museum is home to a lot more than the Miura, the cars are works […]
Mole Antonelliana – Turin’s Temple of Cinema
Camera, Lights, Action at Turin’s Mole Antonelliana: A mole in Italian is something of monumental proportions. That’s exactly what the Mole Antonelliana in Turin is. This Turin architectural landmark is home to the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Turin’s National Cinema Museum. At a soaring height of 167.5 metres, it claims to be the tallest museum […]
Milan Cathedral – The Most Iconic Milan Landmark
Milan Cathedral is grand and imposing, an architectural marvel: Milan Cathedral – “So grand, so solemn, so vast! And yet so delicate, so airy, so graceful…” That was how Mark Twain described the Duomo in his travel book “Innocents Abroad”. The cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is one of the top attractions of Milan city. If you […]
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