When seeing images of the Trevi fountain in Rome, it always appears big and spacious with a sense that there…
Spanish Steps
Since my visit to the Piazza di Spagna, the rules around sitting on the steps have changed and visitors are…
Basilica
During my travels I have encountered a few basilicas, most recently in Malta and Poland. Curious as to what makes…
#viewfromatrain across Italy
Trains in Italy are relatively good value, specially when compared to the UK. They also have multiple train operating companies,…
Sculpture and perspective
On what was the outskirts of Florence is an estate which is now a welcome green refuge in a busy…
David
Michelangelo’s David lives in another museum in Florence, the Accademia, which I also visited. I was very familiar with these…
Florence Art
Florence has long been a home for art, the Medici family were patrons to many artists and the legacy remains.…
St Mary of the Flower
Having admired the dome of the cathedral of Florence, we did of course also walk over and admire it closer…
Street statues
Florence has been home to many classical artists who have left their marks all over the city. City squares, palace…
Rooftops
Stereotypes are usually based on a grain of truth. The truth of the one about higgledy-piggeldy Italian rooftops was proven…
