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Salvatore Ferragamo Museum Florence
Salvatore Ferragamo Museum Salvatore Ferragamo Museum is well done and is situated in the basement of the Ferragamo store at Via dei Tornabuoni. The museum is a little small but it was interesting to learn the history of Ferragamo. It really opened my eyes to fashion history. He started out when ...
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Piazza Santa Croce Florence Italy
Piazza Santa Croce Piazza Santa Croce is one of the oldest and most distinguished squares of Florence. It retains many of its historic buildings including the Church of Santa Croce. This church dominates Piazza Santa Croce. When standing in the piazza, just sit back and admire the beautiful faça...
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Milan Cathedral
Milan Cathedral Duomo di Milano Milan Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Italy, and the 5th largest in the world. The exterior of this Gothic cathedral has detailed stone work depicting biblical scenes and saints. There are over 3,400 statues, gargoyles, ect, all of them different fr...
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Milan Duomo Rooftop Terrace
Milan Duomo Rooftop Terrace Terrazze del Duomo The Milan Cathedral is one of the places you need to visit while in Milan. It is the largest church in Italy, and 5th largest in the world. Everything about it is big and impressive, from its architecture to its rich history. Its location ...
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La Scala Opera Theater Milan
La Scala Opera Theater Milan Teatro alla Scala La Scala Opera Theater Milan is one of the oldest theaters, and is still one of the preeminent opera houses in the world. Some of the most memorable performances happened on the stage of La Scala. Its production of classical ballets and operas...
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Brera District Milan
Brera District Milan Brera District Milan is a maze of back streets and cobbled roads for you to explore. It is lined with art galleries and boutiques. There are many restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy a nice meal. It is just a five minute walk north of the Duomo. The famous museum, Pinac...
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Brera Picture Gallery Milan
Brera Picture Gallery Milan Pinacoteca di Brera Brera Picture Gallery Milan is located in the Brera District Milan (one of the most fashionable districts in Milan). It is considered Milan's most distinguished art gallery, with many famous paintings and sculptures. The number of master...
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Marina Grande Capri
Marina Grande Capri Marina Grande Capri is where your adventure begins when you come and visit Capri. All tourists who come to Capri, except those who ride a helicopter, will dock at the Marina Grande. The west side of Capri Main Port is for travelers aboard commercial hydrofoils. The...
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Piazza della Repubblica Florence Italy
Piazza della Repubblica Florence Italy Piazza della Repubblica is like the central hub of Florence. You always seem to walk through this Piazza on your way to another Florence gem. Piazza della Repubblica is a crossroad between Via Tornabuoni and Piazza della Signoria. It is a magnificent area, h...
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Burano Island Venice
Burano Island Venice When you travel to Venice to experience culture and history, you might be pleasantly surprised to find that Venice itself isn’t the only interesting spot in the area. There are many nearby islands that are part of the Venetian lagoon, and each island is a tourist spot a...
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Murano Island Venice
Murano Island Venice As you step into the magical city of Venice, you can almost view the scenery accompanied by a beautiful orchestra in the background. Many people might think that this beauty would be limited to the main island where St. Mark’s square, the clock tower, the grand canal, o...
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Milan
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II A Fabulous Place to Shop! Milan is one of the most fabulous cities in the world. Everything about it is breathing with elegance and class. One of the places you need to check while in there is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This shopping arcade is one of...
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Villa Necchi Campiglio Milan
Villa Necchi Campiglio Milan If you are planning to visit Milan, then be sure to include in your itinerary a visit to Villa Necchi Campiglio. This opulent house was built in the 1930’s by the Necchi family (sewing machine heiress). Villa Necchi Campiglio Milan shows you a very personal...
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The Last Supper Milan
The Last Supper Milan L’Ultima Cena Leonardo da Vinci is one the most notable painters in history. Most of his brilliant works have survived throughout the centuries, and one is the famous The Last Supper. It is painted on the wall of Church of Santa Maria dell Grazie in Milan, Italy...
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Church of San Lorenzo Florence
Church of San Lorenzo Church of San Lorenzo may be the largest and oldest church in Florence. This basilica was the parish church of the powerful Medici family. The Medici family had the very best sculptors, architects and painters at their disposal to create some beautiful work. It boasts a f...
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Piazza Santo Spirito Florence Italy
Piazza Santo Spirito Piazza Santo Spirito is one of Florence's true local piazzas. It’s one a place where the locals stop buy to get a newspaper or perhaps pick up some fruit and vegetables at the daily morning market. Piazza Santo Spirito is the home of the beautiful Church of Santo Spirito...
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Villa Jovis Capri
Villa Jovis Capri Italy Villa Jovis has a lot of historical significance, it is nestled on the peak of the hill, with sweeping views of the sea and over the island. In addition to Marina Piccola (the little harbour), Belvedere of Tragara and Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto), the island of Capr...
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Church of Santo Spirito Florence Italy
Church of Santo Spirito Church of Santo Spirito is a must see when visiting Florence. It is situated on the beautiful little piazza Santo Spirito, in the Oltrarno section of Florence. Oltrarno is the neighborhood on the south side of the River Arno. There isn’t a lot of tourist traffic compared...
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Shopping In Milan
Shopping In Milan The city of Milan is a magnet for tourists that are into fashion and designer labels. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Milan (the world’s oldest shopping mall). It was built from 1865-1877, and named after Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of united Italy. It is situate...
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Monumental Cemetery Milan
Monumental Cemetery Milan Cimitero Monumentale di Milano Monumental Cemetery Milan is the second largest cemetery in Milan, which was founded in 1866. If you are interested in sculpture, history and some truly magnificent architecture, you can easily spend a few hours here. The sheer s...
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Church of Santa Maria dell Grazie
Church of Santa Maria dell Grazie Milan Santa Maria delle Grazie In 1980, Church of Santa Maria dell Grazie became part of the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List for the main reason that it is among the most important creations during the Renaissance. The basilica itself, is a beaut...
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Dialogue in the Dark Milan
Dialogo nel Buio Dialogue in the Dark Milan A unique and artistic experience, that offers a valuable lesson. Dialogue in the Dark Milan is located inside the Institute for the Blind building in Milan. Dialogo nel Buio means Dialogue in the Dark. This exhibition gives people an...
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Piazza della Scala Milan
Piazza della Scala Milan Central square of Milan Piazza della Scala Milan is situated between La Scala Opera House and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Milan. The Galleria is one of the world's oldest shopping malls. La Scala Opera House is one of the world´s best known opera and ball...
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Saint Maurice al Monastero Maggiore
Saint Maurice al Monastero Maggiore Church of Saint Maurice al Monastero Maggiore Milan Saint Maurice al Monastero Maggiore is tucked away in Milan and a little hard to find, but very nearby the Duomo. The church, from the outside, has a simple exterior, but once you get inside you wil...
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La Piazzetta Capri
La Piazzetta Capri Umberto I Square The word ‘piazza’, when translated to English, means marketplace or public square. The Italian suffix ‘etta’, on the other hand, is a diminutive. Meaning, if we put ‘piazza’ and ‘etta’ together, then it would mean a small marketplace....
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Punta Carena Lighthouse Capri
Punta Carena Lighthouse Capri Capri Island is home to several beaches, yet the most beautiful of them all is perhaps Punta Carena. It is not really a beach but rather a bay with clear, blue waters tossing into huge rocks. What makes this place even more attractive is the ‘Il Faro’ or ...
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The Grand Canal Venice
The Grand Canal Venice When people mention the city of Venice, there is hardly any doubt that most will think of the same thing: the famous Grand Canal, or Canalazzo. Almost instantly their heads will be filled with images of a starry night or beautiful sky, glistening reflections on the water,...
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