Tag Archives: Attractions

Piazza Navona – taken for granted

Piazza Navona – taken for granted

I must confess that I often pass by Piazza Navona and when I am in a hurry, I often take for granted this magnificent piazza which attracts tourists from all four corners of the world. Occasionally, I would eat my packed lunch sitting on the bench in the Piazza while enjoying the surroundings and watching ... Read More »

Uffizi on IPod

If you are planning a visit to Florence, the Uffizi Gallery has now digital tours of 33 masterpieces which you can download from iTunes for FREE  until April 26th  [Read more…] Read More »

Ancient complex found in Crotone

Every time there are infrastructure developments in Italy, construction is usually delayed by the discovery of archaeological sites. The most recent case is in Crotone where they discovered a luxury building in probably built 2000 years ago.   [Read more…] Read More »

Attractions in Rome: Pantheon – Grandeur of ancient Rome

Attractions in Rome: Pantheon – Grandeur of ancient Rome

One of the top attractions in Rome, the Pantheon is one of the most complex and beautiful buildings in the world and truly captures the grandeur of ancient Rome magnificently. Positioned in a perfect setting, the magnificent Pantheon faces Piazza della Rotunda with a central fountain and steps supporting the small obelisk from the Temple ... Read More »

Colosseum in Rome

Colosseum in Rome

‘Did you see the Colosseum in Rome?’ I mean seriously, if you told your friends or family that you went to Rome, Italy this would probably be the first thing they ask. In my opinion, no visit to Rome is complete without stopping at the Colosseum. Read More »

Ara Pacis wall alteration OK’d

The Ara Pacis has in recent years been a controversial monument. The current mayor of Rome has agreed with the architect Richard Meier to make some changes such as demolishing part of the external wall in order to have a view of the Tiber on one side and a church on the other. Read More »