Category Archives: Italy  Manarola – Cinque Terre Nestled in the Italian Riviera, Manarola is built on a high rock 70 metres above sea level and is one of the most charming and romantic of the Cinque Terre villages in Italy. Part of the “Five Lands” charm is the lack of visible modern development. Paths, trains and boats connect […]  .jpg) It is impossible to go to Florence without going to the famous Piazzale Michelangelo (Michelangelo Square), in the Oltrarno district, to appreciate the magnificent panoramic view of the city. The panorama embraces the heart of Florence from Forte Belvedere to Santa Croce, across the lungarni and the bridges crossing the Arno, including the Ponte Vecchio, […] .jpg) A good surprise during my trip to Rome, Italy last September was to find this beautiful staircase while I was visiting the Vatican Museum in the Vatican City. I actually had never heard about this staircase before and it was not on my plans to photograph it. In fact, I almost left my main camera […] .jpg) I was stoked to visit the interior of Teatro La Fenice (“The Phoenix”) in Venice, Italy last September, one of the most famous and renowned landmarks in the history of Italian theatre as well as those in Europe. I was unlucky that there were no concerts during the days I spent in Venice, but I […] .jpg) A very special view of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican City (Italian: Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano) and the St. Angelo Bridge (Italian: Ponte Sant’Angelo) in Rome, Italy became even more special with this amazing sunset and clouds. St. Peter’s Basilica is a Late Renaissance church located within Vatican City. Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, […] |
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