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Architecture of Italy
One of the many highlights in Italy is the spectacular architecture. Not only the age of some of Italy’s monuments but the style and sheer beauty is what strikes me. Spanning almost 3000 years, Italy’s diverse architectural styles reflect the … Continue reading
Posted in Italian History, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, TRAVEL
Tagged Amalfi, architecture, architecture in Italy, Colosseum, Courmayeur, Duomo, Florence, Italian Experience, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Lake Como, margieinitaly, Milan, Milan cathedral, Naples, photography, Roman architecture, travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, Udine, Venice, writing
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Street View in Bologna
A street scene in Italy…could actually be anywhere there, but this one is from Bologna. I am fascinated by the buildings in Italy, the shuttered windows, the flower boxes with thriving plant life and colorful seasonal blooms. The balconies made … Continue reading
Taormina’s Greek Theater – Teatro Greco
Taormina is one of the most popular and beautiful places in Sicily. It was my first stop in Sicily and I fell in love immediately. I’d recommend this classy resort city to anyone planning a trip to Sicilia, the southern … Continue reading
Posted in Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, TRAVEL
Tagged architecture, Greek Theatre, history, Ionian Sea, Italian culture, Italian Experience, Italians, Italy Photos, Italy travel, margieinitaly, photography, Sicilia, Sicily, Taormina, Taormina Arte, Teatro Greco, travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, visit italy
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A Trip to the Hospital in Venice
I recently retired from a lifelong career as a critical-care nurse and I have always been curious about hospitals in foreign countries. Often I have been tempted to walk inside and have a look around. Usually there isn’t enough time, … Continue reading
Sicily Travel – The Palermo Cathedral
September 22, 2013 Sunday Our last day in Palermo and Rick, Monica, and I decided to walk to the Palermo Cathedral that we had passed on the bus. This stunning landmark is one of Sicily’s many buildings which portray mixes … Continue reading
Monreale Cathedral – Famous for Mosaics
Saturday September 21, 2013 Last night after we did our laundry and relaxed for a bit, we enjoyed a delicious dinner at Trattoria A’ Cuccagna, a cozy outdoor restaurant that Monica discovered on Via Principe di Granatelli. While the service … Continue reading
Posted in Italian History, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, Writing
Tagged architecture, Cathedral, Italian culture, Italian Experience, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Monreale, mosaics, Palermo, travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, visit italy, writing
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Clock Towers in Italy
Almost every town in Italy has a clock tower and in many cases these tall monuments become landmarks of those towns. In some cases they are tourist attractions and visitors line up to climb to the top to take advantage … Continue reading
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning
Tagged Amalfi Coast, architecture, Bologna, Cinque Terre, clock towers, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Italy Photos, travel, trip to italy, Verona, visit italy
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