Here are some pictures of the tasty treats of Italy. I must admit my eyes kept popping out of my head when I saw all the delicious delectable delicacies. Walking by all the wonderful shop windows was glorious! Yum! I, of course, could not make up my mind what to Read more…
The first dog show in Barga Organised by the association for the defence of animals “L’Arca della Valle” will be held in the medieval town of Barga on the traditional “Bastione sul Fosso”. The 5 categories are the best breed dog, the best mongrel, the cutest puppy (3 to 6 Read more…
La Specola The construction of La Specola, of which there are still numerous plans, was begun by the architect, Lorenzo Nottolini, in 1819 at the request of Maria Luisa of Bourbon who wished to make the park of Villa di Marlia, below into an astronomy observatory dedicated to Urania, but Read more…
The Maritime Museum of Viareggio In the restored premises of the old Viareggio fish market, built in 1933, there is a permanent exhibition which illustrates the origins and identity of the Versilia area: the Maritime Museum. The museum was first thought of long ago in 1920 by the “Centenary Committee of Read more…
VOLTERRA Volterra is an Etruscan city of great architectural interest. Built on a high plateau, 1770 feet above sea level between the Rivers of Bra and Cecina, there are spectacular views of the surrounding hills. Enclosed by yellowy-gray volcanic hills, it has a bleak and isolated appearance. In the Etruscan Read more…