Strolling through Florence, its squares, bridges, churches and much more can the city be discovered. The main square, both civic and political in Florence is the “Plaza de la Señoría” or in Italian, “Piazza della Signoria”. It is here where Town Hall is located, within what is known as the “Palazzo Vecchio”. Continue reading “The Fountain of Neptune – Firenze”
Bologna is known as the Italian city of “la Dotta, la Rossa e la Grassa”. The “Dotta” refers to its University, the “Rossa” to the color of the ceilings and the “Grassa” to its typical food. In addition, Bologna has a large number of churches. And surrounded within these characteristics of the city, we find the “Basilica di San Giacomo Maggiore”. Continue reading “Basilica di San Giacomo Maggiore – Bologna”
The Chiesa Sant ‘Andrea della Valle is a minor basilica in Rome, however, it is the headquarters of the Congregation of Regular Clerics of Divine Providence, also known as “Theatines”, a male religious order of the Catholic Church. Continue reading “Chiesa Sant ‘Andrea della Valle, Rome”
Recognized worldwide as a sculptor and painter, Michelangelo Buonarroti, known as Michelangelo (in Spanish), is considered one of the greatest exponents of the Renaissance along with Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael and Donatello. Continue reading “Is David home?”
On the “Piazza della Signoria de Firenze”, in front of the entrance to the “Palazzo Vecchio” is one of the many replicas that exist in the world of Michelangelo’s David. The interesting thing about this replica is that it is located in the place where the original David was exhibited for more than 350 years. Continue reading “David and the “Palazzo Vecchio””
Venice in Italy would seem somewhat complicated in terms of its structure as a city. Its metropolitan area is comprised of six municipalities. The best known of these is the municipality “Venezia-Murano-Burano”. The historic center of “Venezia” in turn is sub-divided into districts called “Sestieris”. The “Sestieri de San Marcos” is the most tourist district of Venice, although each “Sestieri” has its own tourist attractions. Continue reading “Basilica of Saint John and Paul – Venice”
On the Via de Fusari one finds the “Chiesa di Santa Maria Labarum Coeli” also known as “Santa Maria della Baroncella”. The original chapel is from the 13th century which was rebuilt in 1780 to the design of Angelo Venturoli and under the architect Giuseppe Antonio Verardi. Continue reading ““Santa Maria Labarunm Coeli” Church – Bologna”
During our recent visit to Rome, we enjoyed our stay in a small and pleasant hotel, right on the “Via Nazionale”, a few blocks from the “Via dei Fori Imperiali”. When one observes the Avenue of the Imperial Forum, one were able to affirm its depth, as it creates the road to the Roman Colosseum. This important road was built under the government of Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini and crosses what was the ancient city. Continue reading “The Palatine and the Roman forum”
Having visited the leaning towers of “Asinelli” and “Garisenda” in Bologna, we soon stepped on another city with leaning towers, Pisa. Known worldwide for having the greatest inclination, the bell tower of the “Duomo di Pisa” is also the most recognized monument in the city. Continue reading “Another city with a leaning tower; Pisa”
Very little is known about “San Petronio”, his life and work. He was bishop of Bologna during the 5th century and as such, he was responsible for the construction of the church of “Santo Stefano” of Bologna. It was in this church where the relics of “San Petronio” rested until later they were transferred to the basilica that bears his name.