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.… Read More Walking Tour of Milan
Reykjavik is the perfect jumping off point for exploring Iceland.… Read More REYKJAVIK…the jumping off point for exploring Iceland
The Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Jaszczurówka Chapel) is a Roman Catholic Church built in Zakopane Style between 1904 and 1907. The building was erected by “goral” carpenters under the supervision of Aurelian Blocha, who is said to the be the designer of the church’s main altars. The Goral people are an ethnic group primarily found in Southern Poland and Northern Slovakia.… Read More Jaszczurówka Chapel, Zakopane, Poland
Just a short walk from the Rosa Grand Hotel in Milan, you will discover the Duomo di Milano. This cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan. Located in the main square of the City center, this church offers some of the most spectacular Gothic facades this Traveling Gal has ever seen! Work began… Read More Milan Cathedral
On my way to my pasta making workshop and scrumptious lunch at a celebrated restaurant, Cantina Bentivoglio, I strolled the green market brimming with local produce. The specialty food stores in Bologna offer an array of Modena Balsamic vinegars, Parma ham, and of course, tortellini and giant rounds of Parmesan cheese.… Read More The Sights and Tastes of Bologna, Italy
Chioggia is a town located on a small island at the southern entrance to the Venice Lagoon. Chioggia is truly a Gem in Northern Italy.… Read More Chioggia…A Gem in Northern Italy
A view from the dome within the Reichstag Building in Berlin.
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