Padova’s Frescos

A short train ride west of Venice is the medieval city of Padua and former home of Saint Anthony of Padua.

City of Canals

Venice has acquired many labels, but “City of Canals” could be the definitive moniker.

The title ‘Most Serene’ was first bestowed on the Doge before extending to the entire Republic of Venice.

Our day trip to the medieval city of Mantova was filled with churches, palazzos, museums and piazzas.

Juliet: O Romeó, Romeó! Wherefore art thou Romeo?

Romeo: There is no world without Verona walls…