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.

Padova’s Frescos

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

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.

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

Romeo: There is no world without Verona walls…

Lake Garda was a serene nature-break after the excitement of the cities we have recently been in.

What a thrill to check a visit to Milan’s illustrious La Scala Opera House off our bucket list.

The capital of fashion, design and finance, Milano seamlessly blends classical and modern esthetics.

Two of Genova’s sons are famed explorer Christopher Columbus and violinist and composer Niccolò Paganini.

English poet Robert Browning wrote: Open my heart and you will see, engraved inside of it, ‘Italy’.