May 19, 2019: The Picci Carousel at night, Florence, Italy
A spectacular and historic part of Florence's life, in a brilliant night scene.
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Florence, Italy: A city made for walking
Jonathan L has fallen in love with Florence, and its possibilities for walking.
Nero's palace yields new surprise
Excavation near the Colosseum has revealed a lost treasure of Roman art and history, now being excavated.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan
DrFumblefinger visits the beautiful Gallerie Victor Emanuelle, the oldest and most beautiful shopping mall in Milan.
Apr. 21, 2019: Picci Family Carousel, Florence, Italy
Jonathan L takes us on a ride aboard an antique carousel in Florence Italy
Treasures of the Vatican
DrFumblefinger visits the Vatican Museum and its age-old collections.
Where to travel in Italy as a young couple?
Tony Swan offers suggestions for young couples traveling in wonderful Italy (sponsored content)
Frari Church, Venice (Where Gumbo was #318)
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful Frari Church in Venice. The church is well know for its fabulous collection of art.
April 11, 2019: Anatomy Lesson in the Duomo
DrFumblefinger comes upon the statue of Saint Bartolomeo in Milan's Duomo. Learn the story behind the art.
Ferris wheel might be new ruin for Pompeii
A giant wheel is rising across the road from the ruined city, possibly without planning permission and certainly against stiff opposition.
Alitalia doing better, but still adrift
Business is looking better, but EasyJet has pulled out of the group that was to re-finance the airline. Talks are underway with new possible partners.
March 24, 2019: Cinque Terre, Italy
George G shares photos and memories of a visit to Cinque Terre, Italy.
Italy art thieves fooled by fake Brueghel
In a caper worthy of film, thieves sneak off with what they thought was a valuable painting, while carabinieri cameras recorded them.
The 'Backstreets' of Venice
Away from such famous sights as St Mark's and the Rialto Bridge, Venice lives an everyday life along smaller streets and backwater canals.
March 9, 2019: Something Fishy in Bolzano
Land-locked Bolzano, in the mountains of Northern Italy, sports a sea god at the edge of its public market.