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The Most Beautiful Piazzas In Rome
Don’t want the usual tourist trip to Rome? See the other side of the Eternal City seeing The Most Beautiful Piazzas In Rome and get to understand the Romans more on the “untouristic” side. Well, read on … The squares or “piazza” in Italian, have played an important role in the city’s history from time immemorial. The best way to get to know the life and history of the Eternal city is through its beautiful Baroque fountains, ancient churches, imperial ruins, monuments and of course, its beautiful fountains. Piazza’s have been and still are meeting and exchange places, squares are great places to just wind up and chill as you admire the…
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Fake Dome optical illusion of Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, Rome.
Rome is truly and really MAGICAL … and the Fake Dome optical illusion of Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio is part of the MAGIC! Among its beautiful artworks and famous ancient ruins, the “Eternal City” holds many secrets, hidden gems and optical illusions created to perfection by Masters of the past. When in Rome you can admire lots of these stunning artworks; you will come across the magical perspective of Via Nicolò Piccolomini of the Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica and Bernini’s beautiful artwork at Palazzo Spada, ohh, and let’s not forget the Pantheon and St. Peter’s square optical illusions of the Colonnade! I told you Rome is MAGICAL!! Well, dear reader,…
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The 6 talking statues of Rome
All you need to know about the 6 talking statues of Rome. Who they are, what they are, where to find them, what makes them so unique! Brief history of the 6 talking statues of Rome … Today, Freedom of Speech is ubiquitous to many Constitutions found among the Western world. However, it was not always so, and what right to political expression any state acknowledged was usually limited to the king and his court. This is what makes the 6 talking statues of Rome (Italian: statue parlanti di Roma) so unique and special in my eyes. When we talk about political expression and speech concerning Rome, the mind is almost…
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8 Unusual Things to Do in Rome that Aren’t On Your List YET!
Other than the usuals of Rome….Want to know where to find really unusual things to see in Rome? Consider this like a treasure hunt to find the 8 Unusual things to do in Rome that aren’t on your list yet! And there are more unusual places in Rome, and I’ll take you on the tour, blog by blog… for visuals, watch my Youtube channel. Don’t want the usual tourist trip to Rome? See the other side of the Eternal City with these top 8 unusual things to do in Rome that aren’t on your list…yet! Here are the Top 8 Unusual Things to Do in Rome that Aren’t On Your…
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How To Climb St. Peter’s Dome
The general consensus is that St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, which is in Rome, is one of the most beautiful structures on the planet, and there are many reasons why it is definitely worth a visit! Aside from housing the beautiful La Pietà, one of Michelangelo’s more famous marble sculptures, a host of the most exquisite and beautiful artworks carefully curated and preserved over time… But wait; while you’re visiting the Basilica, did you know that you could also climb St. Peter’s Dome too? I’m gonna show you just How to climb St. Peter’s Dome! Most people simply don’t get to do it. Perhaps because they lacked time,…
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MONTEPULCIANO Tuscany
Discover Montepulciano with me. Montepulciano is a medieval and Renaissance hill town and comune in the Italian province of Siena in southern Tuscany. Have a virtual tour of Montepulciano Tuscany below. Tuscany is one of those places to retire to and just chill in the old medieval town. I bet you’ll also love VOLTERRA, whose history goes back to during the Etruscan, Roman and Medieval periods. I’ll be going on a Tuscan trip, tho for a few days, but I hope to visit some pretty cool places and PISA, BAGNI SAN FILIPPO, FLORENCE, VOLTERRA and SAN GIMIGNANO are on my top list. Ciao ciao, keep safe, travel more, stay happy!
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SPANISH STEPS in Rome!
Ahoy wanderlust, glad to have you here! Today’s blog post is on the Spanish Steps in Rome located at the Piazza di Spagna. There are a ton to see and visit around the Spanish Steps and the cool thing about all these is that, IT’S ALL FREE TO VISIT! ROME ……is always a good idea! AGREED??.Well…… Ever wondered about the history of the Spanish steps in Rome?? Well, I did a Youtube video of this, scroll down 👇 . On the video on my YouTube Channel I’ve covered : 1. How many steps there are..2. How they got their name..3. Who built them and why..4. The history and legend of…
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TUSCANY Hot Springs | Bagni San Filippo.
Bagni San Filippo: Howdy y’all! We are in TUSCANY Hot Springs | Bagni San Filippo. Above all, it’s FREE! Bagni San Filippo is a small village of the Val D’Orcia in southern Tuscany, on the slopes of Monte Amiata. It is a fraction of the municipality of Castiglione d’Orcia in the province of Siena. Historically known for its thermal water Bagni San Filippo is the ideal destination for an intimate and relaxing SPA vacation. The resort Terme San Filippo features a swimming pool Hotel and wellness centre. Exceptional SPA and beauty treatments are offered thanks to the use of all-natural sulfurous water, its sediments, and mud! It is a small spa ( sulphurous waters ), but…
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Castel di Tora & Colle di Tora
Hello my beautiful people. Today we have a travel blog on Castel di Tora & Colle di Tora. I must say that the place is spectacular! Castel di Tora: Castel di Tora is an Italian town of 278 inhabitants in Rieti province, in the Lazio region and it is located in the Turano valley. It is reflected from the north-eastern shore in Lake Turano. Guys, I am so proud that I captured that reflection photo of the mountains on the Lake with just my phone. I actually wish I had my camera along but still, the photos were amazing 👌👌. Castel di Tora is part of the club of the most beautiful villages in Italy. I did a blog on Matera…
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Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain)
Hellooo there my peeps. How’s it going over there? Well, let me just say this for the last time because I think this convo is getting a tad bit too boring. It’s still bloody cold here in Italy!!!! Now it should be spring hence getting warmer and sunnier. I guess sweet Mother Nature is still having her beauty sleep and her alarm is broken. If you know where she lives please for the sake of the entire humanity, give her a ”wake-up call” … pun intentionally intended! Aaaanyho … today we have a travel vlog on Fontana di Trevi. This is where my love story ❝APPARENTLY❞ started. Brief History of…