Santa Maria di Castellabate Revisited
We visited Santa Maria di Castellabate several times 15-20 ago and the first impression upon returning is how little the town has changed.
Paola and the Patron Saint of Calabria
We went to Paola hoping to discover a rough Diamante, but all we found were trains, the patron saint of Calabria and a touring Calabrian fitness pageant.
La Palomba Sculpture Park
A few kilometres outside Matera there is an abandoned quarry with a permanently open, free for all sculpture park, exhibiting works of the sculptor Antonio Paradiso.
The Miracle of Lanciano
A visit to Lanciano to witness (what is left of) the eucharistic miracle.
Treviso’s Loggia dei Cavalieri
The Loggia dei Cavalieri is a living monument and a symbol of the rise and fall of Treviso in the region of Veneto.
Abbey of San Galgano
See the sword in a stone and the church without a roof on a visit to the Abbey of San Galgano in Tuscany
Cathedral of Bolzano
When you visit the Cathedral of Bolzano beware of the lions guarding the entrance. They are said to protect the city from danger.
Looking for the Godfather in Corleone
Corleone is probably the most infamous town in Sicily, and as such you would think it could attract throngs of tourists, but that is not the case. And having been there, I can’t say I blame them.
Hike from San Pantaleo
A hike from San Pantaleo with strawberry trees and magnificent views of the Golf.
Pantheon Facts
My list of 73 facts about the Pantheon. One of the main sights of Rome and the best preserved building from antiquity.
What to do in Termoli on the Adriatic Coast?
Termoli in Molise is wide sandy beaches, an active fishing harbour and an old fortified town to explore. Here is our suggestion on what to do in Termoli.
Palazzo Te Mantova and Charles Dickens
Palazzo Té, Mantova, was decorated by unaccountable nightmares according to Charles Dickens. And the leering monsters are still there.
The Painted Houses of Pordenone
There are frescoed houses on both sides of the Alps, but few cities have more painted houses than Pordenone in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
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Italy is so stunning and beautiful! Your posts are just awesome and informative!
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