The Cathedral of Milan is a very fine piece of Gothic architecture, the fifth largest cathedral in the world. But what makes it really special is that you can walk on the roof. And not just a short walk, either. The Duomo Terraces cover the whole of the roof, giving an unusual view of the …
I recently reviewed Secret Venice, a guide to some of the hidden spots in one of the world’s most visited places. Now the publishers, Jonglez, have come up with a new title, Soul of Venice, an in-depth look at thirty of the city’s unique experiences. I spoke to the author, Servane Giol, about the book …
Soul Of Venice By Servane Giol: Book Review And Interview Read More »
Anywhere else in the world, a shopping mall would be just that: a place to get your shopping and perhaps to grab a drink and a bite to eat. But this is Milan, fashion capital of a country where style is de rigeur, and the architecture of the Galleria Vittorio Emaneule II is just as …
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In all the years I had been going to Italy, I had always refused to go to Naples. I was convinced that it was a hotbed of crime and corruption, with filthy streets, and that there was nothing to see anyway. But eventually, lured by the offer of a cheap flight, I decided to find …