Ravenna was one of those places where the beauty is often found inside — in the colours, the details, and the extraordinary mosaics that have survived through the centuries. We came to Ravenna for the mosaics, and that was exactly where we spent our time — going from one church Read more…
There was more to Bologna than porticos. There were few Catholic Churches that we made time to visit and pay our respect aside from standing in awe at their sheer architectural beauty. Starting from Basilica di San Domenico – which was steps away from our hotel. * * * * Read more…
From Rome, we made our way to Bologna a city synonymous to porticos. Porticos are structures consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals, typically attached as a porch to a building. No other city in the world has as many porticos as Bologna: all together, they cover Read more…
After Villa Torlonia, our next stop was the Coppede District or Quartiere Coppede a whimsical, hidden architectural district located in the Trieste-Salario neighborhood around Piazza Mincio. It’s buildings has a bizarre, theatrical mix of Art Nouveau (Liberty style), Art Deco, Baroque, Gothic, Medieval, Greek, and Roman influences. The heart of Read more…
For our second day in Rome, we visited the museums of Villa Torlonia, a historic public park and museum complex. Casino Nobile. The main neoclassical mansion featuring grand ballrooms and historic frescoes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Read more…