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
Reykjavik is the perfect jumping off point for exploring Iceland. Continue reading 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. Continue reading 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 on this magnificent architectural marvel back in the 14th Century and finished nearly 500 years later. Because I found it so spectacular, I decided to devote an entire post to its grandeur. Continue reading “Milan Cathedral”
Some might consider Bologna the epicurean capital of Northern Italy. I may have to agree after my food tour there. Where else can one find exceptional tortellini topped with, of course, Bolognese sauce! Continue reading “The Sights and Tastes of Bologna, Italy”
I took a day trip to Chioggia during a recent trip to Venice. The town of Chioggia is located on a small island at the southern entrance to the Venice Lagoon. Continue reading “Chioggia…A Gem in Northern Italy”
A view from the dome within the Reichstag Building in Berlin. Continue reading ““Architecture””
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