Italy: Holy Place
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Best Towns for Easter Traditions in Italy
Italy loves Easter, or Pasqua in local terms. Aside from the deeply religious observation at the many Papal Masses held in Rome , and the explosive tradition of fireworks in Florence , many ... Continue Reading »
Christ of the Abyss
For two thousand years people have made statues of Christ and venerated them. They have put them in churches, in small roadside shrines, and high up on hilltops. In northern Italy, they have put one ... Continue Reading »
Pilgrimage to Assisi
Assisi , Italy is a little town with a big reputation. The population is around 3,000 people, but Assisi is visited every year by more than 4 million tourists! And it’s all because of one man: ... Continue Reading »
The Giotto Chapel - One of Art History’s Gems
If you have any interest in art history, then you must visit Padua and go to Cappella degli Scrovegni. The chapel was built by the wealthy Enrico Scrovegni for his father who was denied burial in an ... Continue Reading »
5 Reasons to Visit Rome in April
1. Easter. April 8th is Easter Sunday in 2012 and both Sunday and Monday are public holidays in Italy . Rome is a very religious city and home to the Vatican so it’s a special time here. The ... Continue Reading »
Madonna della Salute
In 1630-31, Venice was gripped by a second plague in a century. It claimed nearly 100,000 lives, or one in three Venetians. The Doge appealed to the Virgin Mary, promising to build a magnificent ... Continue Reading »
The Aventine Keyhole's View of Rome
When in Rome, do as the Romans. And since the Aventine Keyhole is where the locals bring their friends to marvel over the splendor of Rome, you should not miss out. It’s just a little bit off the ... Continue Reading »
The Capuchin Crypt
Some people find it macabre and some find it a celebration of life on earth. The Capuchin order of Franciscan monks (whose crypt it is) consider it a homage and reminder of the swift passage of life ... Continue Reading »
The Pantheon
One of my all time favorite buildings in Rome is the Pantheon . It’s not huge, it’s not flashy or complicated, it’s basically just one big round room, but there is something about it that ... Continue Reading »
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