San Miniato Church San Miniato Church is decorated with green and white marble in geometric patterns similar to the facades of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce. A 12th-century mosaic decorates the facade over a central window. The full …
Lucca | Take a Peek | Beautiful Town in Tuscany
Lucca Let’s take a peek at the small hill town of Lucca. It’s just an amazing place to visit. There are fewer tourists here than in some of the other well-known towns in Tuscany. We’ve stayed in Lucca several …
Santa Croce | Largest Franciscan Church in the World
Santa Croce Santa Croce Church was built in the 14th century and is the largest Franciscan church in the world. Decorated with centuries of precious art it holds the tombs of great Florentines. Don’t let the 8€ entry fee …
Easter Sunday and Display of Traditions in Florence
Easter Church of Santi Apostoli The tradition of Easter Sunday in Florence starts at The Church of Santi Apostoli. This Romanesque-style church is located in Piazza del Limbo, in central Florence. It is among the oldest church buildings in Florence. Legend …
Bronze Pig Fountain, Florence, Italy
The Bronze Pig | Florence, Italy The Bronze Pig Fountain or Il Porcellino, as the Italians call him, means “the little pig.” He is located to the side of the Mercato Nuovo in Florence, Italy. This statue, however, is …
Inside Archiginnasio Palace, Bologna
The Archiginnasio Palace Teatro Anatomico in the Palazzo dell’ Archiginnasio Inside the Archiginnasio Palace are the Teatro Anatomico Theater and the Archiginnasio Library. This building is used by the University of Bologna and its students. First of all, just walking up …
Ca’ Rezzonico Palace, Venice
Ca’ Rezzonico Palace Ca’ Rezzonico Palace is a palace or “palazzo” located on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro section of Venice, Italy. Today, it is a public museum dedicated to 18th-century Venice. This palace offers a look into what living …
Palio di Parma, Parma
Palio di Parma You have no doubt heard of the famous Palio horserace held twice a year in Siena, Italy. It is an amazing event; one which we still have not yet attended but is on our list. It seems …