We took a day trip to the city of Padova and discovered some interesting and beautiful historical architecture and artwork. No visit to Padova would be complete without a visit to the majestic Basilica Sant’Antonio. The frescoes inside of the basilica are incredibly ornate and visually stunning. As are the incredible sculptures and statuary. The… Read more Pictures from Padova
Before our impending move, we decided to visit some local sites that we haven’t visited before. One of them was the lovely Abbey of Pomposa. This beautiful and ancient site (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomposa_Abbey) is a real treasure of the Emilia-Romagna region that isn’t well known to foreign tourists. The verdant grounds are bisected by a small river… Read more The Abbey of Pomposa
Recently we took a trip to visit the quaint and lovely town of Gradara, which is located in the Central Italian region of Marche in the province of Pesaro and Urbino. Gradara is a fine example of a medieval Italian hill town. The old fortified gate to the town. The small piazza just inside the… Read more Gradara – A Medieval Gem
One of my favorite places to visit whenever I am in Istria is the beautiful artist’s village of Grisignana. It’s a quaint town perched atop one of Istria’s many hills with gorgeous panoramic views and charming shops and art galleries. It’s also home to an international music center (you can often hear the sounds of… Read more Views of Istria – Part Two
We recently made a short Summer trip to the lovely Croatian peninsula of Istria. We enjoyed a relaxing time soaking up the sunshine, local food and drink, and taking short day trips to visit nearby sites. One of our trips was to the ancient hill-town known as Motovun in Croatian and Montona in Istrian Italian… Read more Views of Istria – Part One
As a post-Christmas treat, we took an overnight trip with friends to Tuscany to visit the towns of San Gimignano and Volterra. I was looking forward to escaping from the Winter fog of Ferrara and visit the beautiful rolling hills where the ancient Etruscans built their fortified cities. Luckily for us it is an easy… Read more Journey to Volterra and San Gimignano