Wonders of the Vatican
The Vatican City State is the smallest state in the world, confined by the bustling metropolis of Rome. We made our way to St. Peter’s Square where a large crowd had gathered surrounded by the imposing pillars.
Posts with tag ”italy”
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New Years Eve in Rome
It feels good to be back in the eternal city of Rome. The streets are more noisy and crowded than ever, but there are several Christmas markets still around to ease it up. Even though it’s a bit chilly, the sun is out and the city streets are vibrant.
Exploring Pompeii
To visit Pompeii is a chance to travel back in time. These are the best preserved Roman ruins on the planet and give us a glimpse of what life must have been like almost 2000 years ago.
Looking for pizza in Naples
The city of Naples is forever located in the shadow of Vesuvius. The inhabitants of the area have learned to embrace life and death on a daily basis, as you never know what tomorrow will bring.
Legacy of the masters in Florence
In the movie “A Room with a View” from 1985, Helena Bonham-Carter gazes from her window at Hotel degli Orafi towards Ponte Vecchio. But I would say that this is A City with a View, since almost every corner could belong on a painting.
Impending doom of Venice
“Aah, Venice”, as old Indiana Jones used to say. Just like places as NYC and Paris, this island is forever destined to appear frequently on the big screen. With 118 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges there are a lot of scenic locations.
Movie locations around the world part 6
This is part 6 of my quest for finding movie locations around the world. Contents: Before Sunset, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Doctor Who, Match Point, Superman 2, In The Line Of Fire, Roman Holiday, Assassin’s Creed.
Movie locations around the world part 4
This is part 4 of my quest for finding movie locations around the world. Contents: Star Wars Episode 2, The World Is Not Enough, Sound of Music, In Bruges, Love Actually, Lola Rennt, Rebel Without a Cause, Cast Away, Entrapment.
The lakes of Lombardy
The most beautiful feature of northern Italy is arguably the amazing lakes. Last week I had a road trip through the area with friends.
Grandeur of Milan
Milan is a city of many wonders. The city is world famous for the latest fashion and over-prized accessories, but if you don’t want to spend your hard-earned Euro on stuff that you don’t really need, there are still lots of things to discover.