Did You Know? The world’s oldest bank is the Banca Monte Paschi. It was founded in 1472 in Siena, Italy.
Tag: Italy
Did You Know? Gelato
Did You Know?While his work-which includes the spectacular grotto that adjoins the Boboli Gardens and the Pitti Palace in Florence, as well as the Belvedere (the fort that protected the palace and the city) –Continue reading
Ennio Morricone Quote
I was offered a free Villa in Hollywood, but I said no thank you, I prefer to live in Italy.~Ennio Morricone
Italy Quote
A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority, from his not having seen what it is not expected a man should see. ~Samuel Johnson
Florence is the King of Italy Quote
To say that Italy is magnificent is a massive understatement. Florence is no exception, in fact, it’s the king of Italy.
Orson Welles Quote
You know what the fellow said – in Italy, for thirty years under the Borgias, they had warfare, terror, murder and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance. In Switzerland, theyContinue reading
Lovely Italy
Here’s more photos from my trip to Italy. These were taken in the Sottomarina/Chioggia area, which is just south of Venice. Enjoy! ‘Til next time!
Some Venezia Pictures…
Last time I was in Venice was in 2007-this was of course before I purchased my T2i, but these are still great photos I want to share. Enjoy! Hope you enjoyed! More to come!