
Padova: Past and Present
Founded by a Trojan prince in 1183 BCE following the fall of Troy, Padua is one of Italy’s older cities.
Continue reading “Padova: Past and Present”Founded by a Trojan prince in 1183 BCE following the fall of Troy, Padua is one of Italy’s older cities.
Continue reading “Padova: Past and Present”A short train ride west of Venice is the medieval city of Padua and former home of Saint Anthony of Padua.
Continue reading “Padova’s Frescos”Venice has acquired many labels, but “City of Canals” could be the definitive moniker.
Continue reading “City of Canals”Our vaporetto ride across Venice’s lagoon to the colorful islands of Murano and Burano was a delight.
Continue reading “Burano Lace & Murano Glass”The title ‘Most Serene’ was first bestowed on the Doge before extending to the entire Republic of Venice.
Continue reading “La Serenissima”Our day trip to the medieval city of Mantova was filled with churches, palazzos, museums and piazzas.
Continue reading “Mantua, Italy”Juliet: O Romeó, Romeó! Wherefore art thou Romeo?
Romeo: There is no world without Verona walls…
Continue reading “City of Romeo & Juliet”Much to our delight, Christmas markets opened in Verona the same mid-November day we arrived in town.
Continue reading “Christmas Markets”Lake Garda was a serene nature-break after the excitement of the cities we have recently been in.
Continue reading “Peschiera del Garda & Sirmione”What a thrill to check a visit to Milan’s illustrious La Scala Opera House off our bucket list.
Continue reading “City of Opera”