Padua’s Astronomical Clock – Where Time, Science and History Await You
I must confess that I am quite in love with astronomical clocks and, thankfully, Italy is a fertile ground for coming across them. With their …
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Il Giro della Rua 2017 – Vicenza Is Getting Ready for Its Biggest Celebration
Look what I saw today during a quick walk down to Piazza dei Signori in Vicenza. Yes! They were putting together the La Rua – …
Padua’s Botanical Garden and the Basilica of Santa Giustina – A Great Contrast of New and Old
Padua’s Botanical Garden is a sight you shouldn’t miss in the region of Veneto, Northern Italy. Billed as the world’s oldest University botanical garden that …
Gondolas and the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy
Gondolas are without doubt the symbol of Venice. The icon of this most iconic city. Hence, every time that I go there (quite an affordable …
Verona from Above – The City of Romeo and Juliet Seen from Piazzale Castel San Pietro
One of the best things about Italian cities and towns is that there is always a (really) high spot somewhere in them allowing you to …
An Iconic View of Piazza XX Settembre Seen from Ponte dei Angeli in Vicenza, Italy
Vicenza in Italy really is a gem of a city. Architecture, history and some very hardworking people have come together to create a place where …
Laghi – 50 Shades of Green
What is your favourite colour? Mine is green. I love green, but the funny thing is that I wouldn’t wear anything green-coloured (large emeralds in the …
3 Ideas for A Great Day Out in the Euganean Hills
I am currently obsessed with the Euganean Hills. This is a group of lush peaks rising gently from the flat as a pancake Venetian plain. They are only …
9 Gorgeous Gardens and Parks in Veneto, Italy to Enjoy This Season
With trees and bulbs in bloom all around us, we are in the throes of a glorious spring here in the Northern Italian region of Veneto. …
Noale – A Relaxing Sunday in the Bosom of Veneto
Noale – a tiny medieval town in the plains of Veneto – became the perfect setting for one of my very best Sundays here in Italy so …
