Venice Italy – The Most Beautiful City in the World Each time I have visited Venice I am completely amazed by how beautiful and magical this city on the water actually is. Venice is like no other city in the world and any trip to Italy should include a stay here. Everyday tens of thousandsContinue reading “Venice Italy – The Most Beautiful City in the World”
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Pisa – Tuscany Italy
The iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous landmarks in all of Italy. Located in the Tuscan city of Pisa, this architectural wonder draws visitors from throughout the world. The bell tower was constructed in the 12th century and it was during construction that the tower began to tilt due toContinue reading “Pisa – Tuscany Italy”
Trattoria Dal Cavalier Gino – Rome
Trattoria Dal Cavalier Gino – Rome One of my favorite restaurants in Rome is Gino’s. Every trip I try to make it there at least once and I’m never disappointed. The food is delicious, the service is great, and the prices are reasonable. Nothing beats starting off with the antipasti and house red wine. Don’tContinue reading “Trattoria Dal Cavalier Gino – Rome”
Palazzo Barberini – Rome
The Palazzo Barberini is a museum in Rome that doesn’t receive the notoriety of some of the other museums in the city but none the less it is worth seeing. The palace was built in the 17th century and was the home of Maffeo Barberini who later became Pope Urban VIII. The palace is nowContinue reading “Palazzo Barberini – Rome”
Fontana delle Tartarughe – Rome
La Fontana delle Tartarughe, The Turtle Fountain, is one of my favorite fountains in Rome. Located in the Sant’Angelo District of Rome it resides just beside the Jewish Ghetto neighborhood. Seek this beautiful treasure out as it can be easily missed. It is truly a treat. Here yours’ truly in a picture moment. The TurtleContinue reading “Fontana delle Tartarughe – Rome”
The Pieta by Michelangelo – The Vatican
Carved from a single slab of marble, Michelangelo created this work for a French Cardinal in 1499. 200 years later it was moved to the Vatican. The sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary holding her dead son Jesus and is widely considered to be Michelangelo’s greatest work, besting even his statue of David. The Pieta isContinue reading “The Pieta by Michelangelo – The Vatican”
Piazza di Pietra – Rome Italy
Piazza di Pietra Piazza di Pietra The name of the square refers to the columns of a temple dedicated to Emperor Hadrian built in 144 AD. Piazza di Pietra Piazza di Pietra Piazza di Pietra The long narrow piazza is lined with several bars, restaurants, and cafes. This one is actually one of my favoriteContinue reading “Piazza di Pietra – Rome Italy”
5 Things You Must Do in Rome
5 Things You Must Do in Rome Ahhh Roma…My favorite city in the world! Rome is a wonderful city that in current day is modern but shares time and space with the layers of rich history and magnificent cultures from centuries past. There is so much to experience in this great city and picking 5Continue reading “5 Things You Must Do in Rome”
Piazza Navona – Rome Italy
The beautiful Piazza Navona is most famous for it’s three fountains. The Fountain of the Four Rivers, The Fountain of Neptune, and The Fountain del Moro. Every visit to Rome I spend hours in Piazza Navona enjoying prosecco and the beautiful sculptures of the fountains. Piazza Navona – Rome Italy The Piazza is a favoriteContinue reading “Piazza Navona – Rome Italy”
Lunch in Trastevere at Bruno alla Lungaretta – Rome
Trastevere has so many great restaurants to choose from and on this trip I ate at more than one in this neighborhood of Rome. On this afternoon we stopped in at for lunch at Bruno alla Lungaretta. The food was delicious! Lunch in Trastevere at Bruno alla Lungaretta – Rome Italy Locals filled the restaurantContinue reading “Lunch in Trastevere at Bruno alla Lungaretta – Rome”
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