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…
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The Abbey of Pomposa
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…
Journey to Volterra and San Gimignano
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…