Up the tiny streets of Riomaggiore, one of the five delightful towns of the Cinqueterre, you’ll find the Church of Saint John the Baptist and its austere façade, awesome in its simplicity. Built in 1340, the church was submitted to an
More 01 Feb 2012
On the Way to Piazza del Campidoglio
Designed by Michelangelo, the ramped stairs decorated on the top by the statues of Castor and Pollux are the monumental access leading to Piazza del Campidoglio on the Capitoline Hill, possibly the most beautiful architectural creation by the Renaissance artist.
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Museums and art exhibitions in Milan are not comparable to the wonderful ones in Paris, London or Madrid; however, the city has been improving in the last few years. The latest addition is the ‘Museo del Novecento’ – the 19th
More 24 Jan 2012
Turquoise Water at the Aeolian Islands
Apart from peak season (from mid-July to end August), when they are overcrowded, the Aeolian Islands are one of the most enchanting spots of the Mediterranean. Lovely villages, breathtaking views and turquoise water, not to speak about the excellent Sicilian
More 15 Jan 2012
The Pastel Colored Houses in Camogli
Camogli, a little gem of the Liguria region, is one of my favorite escapes for a short break from Milan. I especially like it going there winter or early spring, when the air is crispy, the sky bright and blue. I
More 11 Jan 2012
Milan, Palazzo Brera
It does not have the magnificence of the Florence Uffizi, but the courtyard of Palazzo Brera in Milan is one of the nicest spots of the ‘Fashion Capital’. Originally a convent, built during the Renaissance, Palazzo Brera currently hosts the
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I usually don’t like when the sky is grey, even less when it rains. However, there are moments when the combination of recent rain and changing light provides some nice visual effect, as it happened when I saw Lucca San
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