The San Gimignano Towers are Famous All Over the World: San Gimignano is famous for the medieval towers that dominate its skyline. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, there were once an amazing 72 lofty houses towering above this small Tuscan hill-town. These days only 13 of the San Gimignano towers remain. They are […]
Romeo and Juliet – The lovers die but their romance lives on!
Casa di Giulietta – Romeo and Juliet – An Immortal Love Story: Centuries after Shakespeare wrote his famous tragic romance Romeo and Juliet, more than half a million people still pack into the courtyard of Casa di Giulietta each year to see the famous Juliet balcony. It was from this balcony that Juliet was supposed […]
Campo de’ Fiori – Colourful, Lively and Typically Roman
Even During Medieval Times, Campo de’ Fiori Was a Colourful and Lively Area: Situated just south of Piazza Navona is Campo de’ Fiori, a typically Roman piazza and one of our favourite haunts in Rome. Campo de’ Fiori has many of the attractions that visitors come to Rome to enjoy, ancient sites, shops, restaurants, pubs […]
A Visit to Oltrarno, Beyond the Arno
Oltrarno is Located on the South Side of the River Arno: The historic centre of Florence has plenty to keep visitors occupied. Just in the main squares such as Piazza del Duomo, the Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria and Piazza di Santa Croce there are art galleries, palaces, churches, museums and shops that would […]
Teatro Sociale – The Centre of Como’s Cultural Life
TEATRO SOCIALE – THE CENTRE OF ARTISTIC LIFE IN COMO: Just behind Como’s cathedral is the neo-classical structure of the Teatro Sociale, Como’s opera theatre. Como prides itself as a city of the arts and Teatro Sociale is home to the city’s operas and classical concerts and its busy calendar of events include drama, theatre […]
A Chairlift Ride from Anacapri to Monte Solaro
The Seggiovia Chairlift Links Anacapri to Monte Solaro, The Highest Point on Capri: Our visit to Capri included a trip to the Grotta Azzura, Capri’s famous Blue Grotto known for its brilliant blue water and blue reflection in the cave. But when we arrived at the Marina Grande in Capri, we were told that our […]
Rocca Maggiore – A Medieval Fortress Towering Over Assisi
Rocca Maggiore, A Medieval Fortress Towering over Assisi, Offers Magnificent Views: Towering over the town of Assisi is the mighty castle of Rocca Maggiore, a medieval fortress that was built almost a thousand years ago for defensive purposes. To get to the fortress from Assisi town square requires an uphill hike of about 20 minutes […]
In Search of George Clooney on a Lake Como Cruise
A Lake Como Cruise to See the Villas of the Rich and Famous: From Baveno on Lake Maggiore, it was an hour’s drive for us to Lake Como (Lago di Como) to enjoy a cruise on the third largest lake in Italy and the deepest glacial lake in Europe. Mention Lake Como and George Clooney […]
A Sidetrip to See Frances Mayes’ House Under the Tuscan Sun
A Side Trip to See Frances Mayes’ House in Cortona: Cortona is a charming Tuscan hill town that was quiet and little known to popular tourism before the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun”. This romantic comedy, based on Frances Mayes‘ memoirs, has brought increased interest by visitors, especially women, keen to see where the recently […]
Sant’Agnese in Agone – A Part of Bernini’s Rome
Visit Sant’Agnese in Agone and Enjoy Music in Bernini’s Rome: In the heart of historic Rome is Piazza Navona, one of the city’s most beautiful Baroque piazzas. One of the impressive buildings that make up Piazza Navona’s Baroque architecture is Sant’Agnese in Agone. Sant’Agnese in Agone is a church dedicated to St Agnes, a young […]
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