In 2002, UNESCO included the baroque cities of Val di Noto in the list of the World Heritage sites. It is not just one place but a set of cities whose reconstruction in the late baroque era, created an impressive and unprecendented monumental valley, enriched with noble palaces of particular interest as well as of unique beauty.
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Siracusa, an archeo-baroque adventure.
The next morning I drove along the recently completed highway from Aci Sant'Antonio to Siracusa, the capital of the greek culture in Southern Italy.
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Grand Tour of Italy for Foodies
For many, Italy is the best place in the world for food . Despite I am Italian, I won’t say it’s “the” best, but definitely in good companyfood, together with the French and the Spanish one.
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There is a hidden message in the Dome of St. Lawrence. Can you find it?
For many the Dome of St. Lawrence in Torino is simply the masterpiece of the Baroque architecture. For others, there is message hidden between arches and the widows. Can you find it?
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Black and white Safari
Safari is the most amazing experience a traveller can make. Nothing can be compared to seeing wildlife from a close distance.
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J.L. David’s paintings in Brussels are worth a visit.
Should you decide to go to Bruxelles do not skip a visit to the Royal Museum of Fine Arts to admire live several masterpieces, including the one we post about today: David's "the death of Marat" also known as "the assassination of Marat".
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Arts and crafts in Tanzania: painting, jewels and markets.
Are you souvenir persons? I am not. I don’t dislike them but I live in a very small house and I don’t have much room to allocate to souvenirs from the 132 countries I’ve travelled to so far. During my trips I do usually buy items that I can actually use once back at my home or I can see every day to spare a thought for an old travel rather than objects that I have to place in a hidden corner of my house to let cover in dust and forget about.
