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The Lure Of Lucca, Italy
Tuscany is home to the town of Lucca, an exquisite example of Romanesque architecture displayed in all of its glory throughout the town. The cathedrals of San Michele and San Martino are two of the best examples of the Romanesque architecture to be seen in Lucca, or all of Northern Italy for that.
Lucca sits near the Serchio River, about 30 kilometers from Pisa and 80 kilometers from Florence. The town itself rests on a plateau under the watchful gaze of the Apuane Alps. T...
Ancient Roman Tourists
Route 66 A.D.: On the Trail of Ancient Roman Tourists by Australian author Tony Perrottet chronicles how ancient Rome invented the world’s first tourist industry by sending their citizens on the original “Grand Tour” of famous sites in the ancient world.
Along this route, Romans visited places like Troy, the Athenian Acropolis, the ruins of the fallen Colossus at Rhodes, and the Pyramids of Egypt—to name just a few hot spots.
In this book, Perrottet used ancient texts a...
Tuscany – A Region Of Beauty And History
The Tuscany region of Italy captivates all of its visitors with its natural and man-made beauty. There are cities filled with historic sites and art treasures; medieval towns and villages perched on hilltops; and beautiful countryside dotted with vineyards and olive groves.
In Florence, the capital of Tuscany, the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) dates back to 1345 and spans the River Arno. The Uffizi palace, built in 1560, is full of Renaissance art treasures, including works b...
Lake Como, Italy - My View Of The Lake
Just a short bus ride, 25 miles north of Milan, is one of the most scenic spots in all of Italy - Lake Como. Its shores are circled with charming little towns and fabulous century-old villas; one larger, and more ornate than the next. The glistening water beckons one to sit, and take time to enjoy all that the lake and surrounding lush scenery have to offer. Lake Como being the third largest lake in Italy, I found it not only tranquil, but magical. With its lush Mediterranean...
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