Strolling through Madrid (Spain), cutting through the “Plaza de la Villa” and the “Cisneros” house, we arrive at Sacramento Street to find a very unique garden. Continue reading “A Hidden Garden in Madrid”
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Fountain of Tripode of the Villa d’Este, Tivoli
On the terrace above the gardens of the “Villa d’Este” in Tivoli we find the Tripod Fountain. This fountain is a replica of an ancient Roman fountain found today in Paris, France, specifically in the Louvre Museum. Continue reading “Fountain of Tripode of the Villa d’Este, Tivoli”
San Zaninovo – Venezia
Crossing the Castello sestiere of Venice, we come across the popularly known Church of San Zaninovo (San Zan Novo). Its proper name is San Giovanni Nuovo and it is dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist. Continue reading “San Zaninovo – Venezia”
“Chiesa di Santa Maria Della Vida”
Contemplating the Italian city of Bologna from the terraces of the “Basilica di San Petronio”, we observed a dome stood out among the buildings. The dome was a short distance from “Piazza Maggiore”, so we set out to find the building to which it belonged. In crossing the Market and arriving at the “Via Clavature” we found the “Chiesa di Santa Maria Della Vida” of Bologna. Continue reading ““Chiesa di Santa Maria Della Vida””
Avenue of One Hundred Fountains, Villa d’Este in Tivoli
In the Villa d’Este, the path that leads and connects the Oval and Rometta fountains is known as the “Paseo” or the “Avenida de las Cien Fuentes”. There are one hundred fountains that flank the path between both fountains. Continue reading “Avenue of One Hundred Fountains, Villa d’Este in Tivoli”
Venice, its channels and gondolas
The city of Venice, Italy, was founded on an archipelago in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea in the V Century. Its foundation stems from the need to escape from the constant invasions and raids of the Germanic barbarians. The Venice Lagoon would become the moat that would protect them from such attacks. Thus each island that makes up the archipelago would become a kind of fort or fortress. Continue reading “Venice, its channels and gondolas”
Chiesa di San Donato, Bologna
Via Zamboni is the road to the University and the former Jewish quarter of Bologna. On the left side after having passed the “Two Towers”, is the “Chiesa di San Donato”. Its painted facade with an architecture full of ornamentation, designed by Francesco Orlandi in 1751 draws one’s attention. Continue reading “Chiesa di San Donato, Bologna”
Fontana di Venere, Villa d’Este in Tivoli
Upon entering Villa d’Este, one is lead to an inner courtyard that borders “Chiesa Santa Maria Maggiore”. In this courtyard is the first of many beautiful fountains that one will find in the “Villa d’Este”. Continue reading “Fontana di Venere, Villa d’Este in Tivoli”
“El Salvador” Church – Toledo
Upon exiting the “Santo Tomé” Church, we walk up the “Travesía del Conde” reaching the “Santo Tomé” street and further along we came across the Plaza and Church of “El Salvador”. This spot has been a holy place for various cultures were multiple temples have been built. The Romans, the Visigoths, the Muslims and the Christians. During the reign of “Alfonso VII” (12th century) it becomes a church dedicated to “San Salvador”. Continue reading ““El Salvador” Church – Toledo”
Assisi – Hotel Ideale
In our trips, we have had the opportunity to spend many night in hotels, hostels, B&Bs, etc. Some well known and others unknown. Although it is not our custom to write-up the places where we have stayed, this time we will make an exception. Continue reading “Assisi – Hotel Ideale”