Beneath the Duomo, Florence
Beneath Florence’s Duomo lies an archeological treasure trove: remnants from the old Roman town Florentia, an early 4th C Christian Church, Santa Reparata. This was later rebuilt as the Cathedral Santa Reparata, only to be demolished in 1379 for the new Duomo.
A Bookshop in Venice
The Acqua Alta Bookshop is so typically Venetian: hidden in courtyard, with a gondola overflowing with books in all languages.
Exploring Civitavecchia
Venice and the Church of the Skiing Jesus
An unusual church spire in Venice
Venice, Gondolas and Me
Images and tales of gondolas from my visits to Venice
Lunch at the Mercato Centrale
Buying fresh food at Florence's Mercato Centrale - a delectable experience!
The Markets of Venice
Behind the Rialto Bridge are the Venice Markets. Aside from an incredible array of seafood, there is also fresh fruit and vegetables, breads, meats - and later in the day, tourist stalls.
The Traghetti of Venice
The traghetti in Venice offer a cheaper version of a gondola - although you often have to stand!