Just across the main square from the Milan Cathedral, shoppers are delighted upon entering the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. This 19th Century glass covered arcade houses the flagship stores of many famous fashion designers. Another site that should not be missed is the Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, as it holds Leonardo di Vinci’s famous painting of the Last Supper. Continue reading Walking Tour of Milan
Rio de Janeiro has always been known as one of the most vibrant cities in South America. Several years ago, the Brazilian government passed a law, making street art legal and thus began the evolution from typical graffiti to street murals. These photos were taken along the avenue leading to the new Aqua Rio Aquarium, built just before the Olympic games were held in Rio. Continue reading Street Art in Rio
I’m sure this has happened to everyone at one time or another. You are visiting a city for only a few days and dear Mother Nature refuses to cooperate. The skies open up and down comes the rain. This is what happened during my time in Shanghai. After my Yuyuan Garden visit was literally a wash out (no pun intended), I referred to my trusty guide-book for some indoor activities. Continue reading “The Shanghai Museum”
Florence is one of my favorite cities in Italy. During a recent visit, I finally got to visit the Uffizi Gallery. The Gallery hosts a magnificent collection of Primitive and Renaissance paintings, including some universally acclaimed masterpieces of all time by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo. Continue reading “Florence Masterpieces”
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