Category Archives: Italy .jpg) Although the Colosseum is allegedly the main attraction in Rome, Italy, it was in the Roman Forum, surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings dated from the 7th century BC, that I felt all the awesomeness of Rome. It is just amazing to be able to, today, stand beside all these buildings where the […]  .jpg) A small jewel I found on my way from Rome to Florence during my trip to Italy earlier in September. I am so happy that I found Civita di Bagnoregio after seeing so many photographs of this little town. Founded by the Etruscans about 2.500 years ago, Civita is perched on top of a hill among […] .jpg) After visiting Manarola and Vernazza, my third and last day in Cinque Terre, Italy was in the beautiful Riomaggiore village, situated in a small valley in the Liguria region and the first village one meets when travelling north from La Spezia. The village, dating from the early thirteenth century, is known for its historic character and […] .jpg) After visiting Manarola, I spent my second day in the beautiful Cinque Terre region in Liguria, Italy visiting Vernazza, the fourth town heading north. Vernazza has no car traffic, and remains one of the truest “fishing villages”, probably the most characteristic of the Cinque Terre and is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It was founded […] .jpg) What a joy to remember the awesome day I spent at this little village during my trip to Italy back in September. Manarola, built on a high rock 70 metres above sea level, is one of the most charming and romantic of the Cinque Terre villages in Italy. The tiny harbour features a boat ramp, […] |
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