The Intriguing Story of the Madonna Verona Fountain – The Symbol of Verona
Called Madonna Verona, this fountain is the symbol of Verona. You will find it in the heart of the city’s heart. Since 1368 it has …
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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 …
Bolsover Castle – An Unexpected Gem in Derbyshire, England
This summer we were on a mission – to see as many stately homes and castles as we possibly could in the three weeks which …
Varna and Its Beaches – A Nod to August 2017
With September just around the corner, let’s stop for a moment and show our appreciation for the month of August 2017 before it is forever …
The Pepperpot or England’s Only Surviving Medieval Lighthouse – Isle of Wight
You may ask me: ‘What’s this stone rocket doing up there on that windswept hill above the sea?’ And you may be surprised to find …
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 …
The Colourful Sands of Alum Bay – Isle of Wight, England
You will find this beautiful bay on the Isle of Wight – a small island just off the coast of mainland England. It’s called Alum …
A Look at Brescia and Its Stunning Palazzo della Loggia – Lombardy, Italy
Brescia is in Lombardy, sandwiched right between Verona and Milan and today, in my series ‘Photo of the Day’, I want to show you one …
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 …
