Mystical Stations of the Cross in Assisi
The Stations of the Cross in Assisi: a mystical Easter tradition It’s Good Friday night. You’re in Assisi, one of the most sacred and mystical places on earth. Street lights are turned off. Torches...
View ArticleThe astonishing Orvieto cathedral and the incredible St Patricks’ well
Explore Orvieto Corpus Domini astonishing cathedral and descend the impressive staircases of St patrick’s well. Sitting atop a high volcanic cliff, the hill town of Orvieto makes an impressive...
View ArticleGubbio, medieval perfection in Umbria
The Roman Theater and the old town of Gubbio Discover Gubbio, a medieval jewel in the heart of beautiful Umbria Are you looking for the perfect medieval town? Cobblestone streets, Gothic palaces and...
View ArticleItalian nighttime
Loose yourself in the magic of an Italian night with this weekly photo challenge. The Canal Grande from Rialto Bridge, Venice Find out more in my post: Twenty top things to do in Venice Night walk in...
View ArticleDreamy Italy
Italy is just a dream… Games of light in Lucca cathedral Flowers in the morning light, Bellagio, Como lake Palaces reflections, Venice Sun rays in Orvieto cathedral Carnival mask, Venice Stations of...
View ArticleDescent into the incredible St Patrick’s well
Here’s my contribution for the Weekly Photo Challenge. The theme is Descent, and the first thing that cames to my mind is the unbelievable 52 meter descent down the St Patrick’s well in Orvieto....
View ArticleMinimalitaly
Here’s my contribution for this Weekly Photo Challenge. No more words. It’s Minimal… Orvieto’s Cathedral Fashion boutique shop window, corso Como, Milan Gondole, Venice Fountain in Pantheon square,...
View ArticleThe amazing Duomo di Orvieto
Orvieto’s Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (the “Duomo”) is an unrivalled wonder, celebrated over the centuries by artists and writers as well as by ordinary people. Want to know more? Just...
View ArticleEaster in Assisi: the Stations of the Cross
The tradition of moving around the Stations to commemorate the Passion of Christ (“Via Crucis” in Latin) began with St. Francis of Assisi, and has continued century after century since the middle age....
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