Plague Church of Venice – Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Have you heard of the Plague Churches of Venice? Built as a prayer for deliverance from the Black Plague in the 14th and 15th centuries.
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Cats Slumber on Caesar’s Grave – Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary
Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary If you’ve heard of Julius Caesar and the Ides of March, you’ll be familiar with the home to hundreds of Rome’s most lovable feline strays. The Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary is in the square of Largo di Torre Argentina, the place where Julius Caesar met his […]
Read MoreVenice Grand Canal Sunset Boat Ride – The Roman Guy Tours
Hello Lisa, I so love this post and good information here. I appreciate your efforts for writing such a post…
When an Italian gentleman meets you in the famed San Marco Square just before sunset – with a bottle of prosecco in hand – to escort you to your private motorboat for a cruise through the spectacular Grand Canal of Venice, you can’t help but feel incredibly special! The Roman […]
Read More30 Photos To Convince You To Add Venice, Italy To Your Travel List!
I think I'll never tire of Gondola Photos! I also love the seafood ones too. Is that squid?
Venice, Italy. Bellissimo! Bellissimo is the absolute superlative of the adjective “bello” (meaning that there’s nothing better at all). So, when I say “questo città è bellissimo” it translates to “this city is very, very, very beautiful”. Bellissimo Venice! I add the exclamation point because Venice holds a special place […]
Read MoreRomantic Venice Italy – Photo Essay
Definitely NEXT time! It's certainly worth a visit! ;-)
Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go. ~ Truman Capote I have to agree with Capote. Romantic Venice is intoxicating, rich, and too many of her pleasures in one sitting will definitely leave you with a tummy ache. But to me, Venice Italy is […]
Read MoreWelcome to Venice Tour with Walks of Italy #Takewalks
So Lovely ! :-) Enjoy your weekend xx Share your Recipes from around the world
Venice! The charming grandeur of this city in the sea grabs you from the very moment you step on her shores. Romance and history abound. However, her labyrinth streets and bridges can present a bit of a challenge for the newcomer, so having a knowledgeable Walks of Italy guide to […]
Read MoreLeonardo Da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus in Milan
What a fascinating exhibit to visit, Lisa! Leonardo Da Vinci's range of accomplishments left such a rich legacy for the…
The world’s largest collection of original drawings from Leonardo Da Vinci – his Codex Atlanticus – can be found on exhibition in the Basilica of Santa Maria Delle Grazie and the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan. Leonardo completed these works from 1478 to 1519. The variety of contents is astounding. Subjects […]
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