Obsiously the name Paolo Nutini is Italian and he is after all, an honorary citizen of Barga but from the opening notes of this album, the singer is unmistakeably scottish. So, how come a nice italian boy like Paolo Nutini is a native of Paisley is the kind of place Read more…
The Cistercian Abbey of San Galgano is an historically and architecturally one of the most important religious monuments in Siena countryside and, together with the nearby chapel at Monte Siepi, is an important expression of the gothic Cistercian style in Italy. The Cistercian order was born in Citeaux, Bordeaux, in Read more…
Not far from the S.Frediano Basilica one finds the thirteenth century Church of S. Agostino. Inside the Church there is the image of the Madonna, with er arms the Holy Child, and on the right shoulder a kind of bruise… at the feet of the Holy Image, a trap closed Read more…
Piazzale Michelangelo is a famous square with a magnificent panoramic view of Florence, and is a popular tourist destination in the Oltrarno district of the city. The view from this most famous observation point of the city landscape. It was built in 1869 and designed by architect Giuseppe Poggi on Read more…
It’s not usual for me to write about an event that has been and gone, but there’s always an exception to the rule. And of course, the fine wines i shall be describing can be enjoyed at any time. During the last weekend in May, the beautiful palazzo Real Collegio Read more…