The beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli is the highlight of the hamlet bearing the same name at the feet of Assisi, one of the many gems of the Umbria Region. Its construction started in 1539 A.D. upon the will
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Perched atop a steep tuff hill, Pitigliano is one of the most ravishing medieval cities in Tuscan Maremma. Arriving by car or motorbike from South, all of a sudden the view opens on one of the most breathtaking spots in Tuscany, too
More 13 Apr 2012
Bucolic Landscape in the Dolomites
Maybe because I grew up in Switzerland, I can’t help feeling touched every time I see a bucolic landscape in the mountains. As in what is perhaps a classic ‘cliché’ , bucolic to me has to do with green grass, cows and
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Designed by Michelangelo in 1538, the awesome Palazzo Senatorio is now home to the city hall. The total refurbishment of the previous building was entrusted by Pope Paul III to Michelangelo as part of the project redesign of Piazza del Campidoglio,
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A long-standing tradition in Italy is to celebrate Easter eating lamb and as a dessert ‘Colomba‘, a cake in the shape of a dove, as a symbol of peace. The tradition is linked to a myth in the Book of
More 07 Apr 2012
Mantua at Night
A couple of hours drive from Milan and not far from Verona and the Garda Lake, the city of Mantua is a little gem and a good place for a short break. Thanks to the influence of the Gonzaga Family, which
More 05 Apr 2012
The Alps from Above
The highlight of a flight from Italy to the Northern countries is when the plane flies over the Alps. By good weather conditions the view on the Alps from above is superb, no matter if it’s Summer or Winter.
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