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Continue reading »Trattoria Antico Fattore Trattoria Antico Fattore is very close to Ponte Vecchio and situated behind the Uffizi Gallery. It’s not the easiest to find, but take the time you will be more than glad you did. The small lovely setting of Trattoria Antico Fattore is tucked away on a side street. The ...
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Continue reading »Cafe Gilli Cafe Gilli is located on the corner of the famous Piazza Della Repubblica and across from the Savoy hotel. It is just a short walk from Ponte Vecchio and is situated in a great spot to take a break in between sight seeing. Cafe Gilli is one of the oldest cafes in Florence. In my opi...
Continue reading »Saint Peter in Chains Rome St. Peter in Chains is within three blocks of the Colosseum. It located on a hill so you will have to climb a little to attain this 5th-century church. Saint Peter is not much to look at from the outside, however the artwork that can be found inside is amazing. Whe...
Continue reading »Via del Corso Rome Via del Corso is a main street in the historical center of Rome, Italy. Back in the fifteenth century this road was used as a racetrack during the Roman Carnival. Every year it would hold the running of the horses (no rider) called the Corsa dei barberi. That is the where the n...
Continue reading »Via Sacra Rome (main street of ancient Rome) The Via Sacra or Sacred Way is the main street that runs through the heart of ancient Rome. Via Sacra leads from the top of the Capitoline Hill, linking through some of the most important religious sites of the Forum to the Colosseum. Via Sacra also...
Continue reading »Buca Lapi Restaurant Florence Buca Lapi is situated in a nice neighborhood not far from Ponte Vecchio. The restaurant is set in the wine cellar of Palazzo Antinori on Via Tornabourni. It is said that Buca Lapi is the oldest running restaurant in Florence. The building itself is one of the beautif...
Continue reading »[gallery_bank type="images" format="filmstrip" title="true" desc="false" img_in_row="6" display="all" sort_by="pic_id" animation_effect="fadeIn" image_width="700" album_title="true" album_id="125"] NH Porta Rossa NH Porta Rossa is situated on a quiet street located in the pedestrian zone o...
Continue reading »Il Santo Bevitore Il Santo Bevitore is located in Oltrarno, on the other side of the Arno River. It is situated a couple blocks from the Ponte Vecchio. We heard alot of good things about this restaurant so we very eager to have dinner here. We arrived early, so we decided to have some refreshi...
Continue reading »Basilica of San Clemente Basilica of Saint Clement in Rome, Italy is dedicated to Pope Clement I. Saint Clement (92-101 AD) was the third successor to St Peter in Rome. Basilica of Saint Clement is just a short walk (about three blocks) from the Colosseum. From the outside, this basilica ha...
Continue reading »Campo de Fiori Rome For centuries Camp de Fiori was the site for public executions. On February 17, 1600, Bruno Giordano was burned at the stake by the Roman Inquisition for heresy. Giordano was an Italian Dominican Friar, philosopher, mathematician and astronomer. A domineering statue stands in ...
Continue reading »Basilica of Saint John Lateran Rome Basilica of Saint John Lateran is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome. It is the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope. Basilica of Saint John Lateran is often referred to as "The Popes Church". It is the oldest and is rate...
Continue reading »Triton Fountain Rome Triton Fountain is a beautiful site to see. In the center of this magnificent fountain is the sculpture of Triton The Sea God. Triton the son of Neptune is shown as a strapping sea god. They say he blew his horn and thus put an end to the great flood. Titon is shooting water ...
Continue reading »Trattoria 4 Leoni Trattoria 4 Leoni is located about a block from the Ponte Vecchio. It has a traditional Italian tavern style that is quite stylish and comfortable. The half exposed brick and nooks make this restaurant very warm and inviting. The antiques and the hardwood rafters also add a nice...
Continue reading »Trattoria Ponte Vecchio My family came across Trattoria Ponte Vecchio while walking towards the Ponte Vecchio. We were first attracted to this restaurant by the fresh pasta on display in the window. We were all very hungry so we gave it a try and were glad we did. We were welcomed by the very nic...
Continue reading »[gallery_bank type="images" format="filmstrip" title="true" desc="false" img_in_row="6" display="all" sort_by="pic_id" animation_effect="fadeIn" image_width="700" album_title="true" album_id="126"] Hotel Pendini Hotel Pendini is in a premium spot in Piazza della Repubblica near Duomo. Ther...
Continue reading »[gallery_bank type="images" format="filmstrip" title="true" desc="false" img_in_row="6" display="all" sort_by="pic_id" animation_effect="fadeIn" image_width="700" album_title="true" album_id="127"] Hotel Bigallo Hotel Bigallo is located in the heart of Florence right next to the Duomo. A s...
Continue reading »Piazza Venezia Rome Piazza Venezia is a major key hub of Rome, Italy. It is a great place to see and easy access to get to many sights that include Capital Hill, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. It is situated in front of the impressive monument of King Vittorio Emmanuel II. This enormous wh...
Continue reading »Met Restaurant Venice Met Restaurant Venice is a Michelin starred restaurant located inside Metropole Hotel Venice. This beautiful hotel is situated on The Grand Canal, and just a few minutes walk from St Marks Square. When entering Met Restaurant Venice, you will be greeted by the war...
Continue reading »Piazza della Repubblica Rome Piazza della Repubblica Rome is a charming semicircular piazza situated in front of two grand curved buildings. In the surrounding area is the church of St. Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, which consists in part of what was the Baths of Diocletian. This Basilica has ...
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Continue reading »[gallery_bank type="images" format="filmstrip" title="true" desc="false" img_in_row="6" display="all" sort_by="pic_id" animation_effect="fadeIn" image_width="700" album_title="true" album_id="129"] Hotel Berchielli Hotel Berchielli is steps away from Ponte Vecchio. It is situated in a pict...
Continue reading »[gallery_bank type="images" format="filmstrip" title="true" desc="false" img_in_row="6" display="all" sort_by="pic_id" animation_effect="fadeIn" image_width="700" album_title="true" album_id="130"] Hotel Pitti Palace Hotel Pitti Palace is just steps away from the edge of Ponte Vecchio. It ...
Continue reading »[gallery_bank type="images" format="filmstrip" title="true" desc="false" img_in_row="6" display="all" sort_by="pic_id" animation_effect="fadeIn" image_width="700" album_title="true" album_id="131"] Hotel La Scaletta Hotel La Scaletta is situated on the banks of the Arno River between Pont...
Continue reading »Saint Paul Outside the Walls Rome Saint Paul Outside the Walls is just outside the main attractions in Rome. It is easily accessible taking the Metro B line to the St. Paul exit and walking a brief ten minutes. After passing the hospital you will see the majestic stunning building. St. Paul Ou...
Continue reading »[gallery_bank type="images" format="filmstrip" title="true" desc="false" img_in_row="6" display="all" sort_by="pic_id" animation_effect="fadeIn" image_width="700" album_title="true" album_id="132"] Hotel Lungarno Hotel Lungarno is situated on the south side of the Ponte Vecchio, whereas mo...
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