Basilica di San Miniato al Monte stands atop one of the highest points in Florence, its gleaming white-and-green facade visible from the valley below, has been described as the finest Romanesque structure in Tuscany and one of the most beautiful churches in Italy. San Miniato is one of the few Read more…
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…
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…
Flower power Whatever your view of Springtime, there is no doubting that April is the month when all Lucchesia returns to bloom. From 17-19 April, the place to be is at Borgo a Mozzano in the Serchio Valley, where the Azalea Festival will be in full swing a wonderful gardeners’ 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…