Also known as the Reggia of Caserta, Caserta Royal Palace was built as a summer retreat for Charles VII of Naples. Construction for this modest estate commenced in 1752 and is renowned in part because of its resemblance in structure to the Palace of Versailles in France. The Caserta Royal Palace is rectangular in shape…
This was my first visit to Venice. By the time I actually stepped foot in Venice I had already been in Italy for well more than a week and had seen all sorts of really wonderful sights. I’m thinking that Venice really took my breath away because I had heard about it’s wonders all my…
After leaving Florence we made our way via a confused GPS named “Betty” to Pisa. We didn’t actually arrive there until after dark, but my camera does quite well in the dark and without the flash. Actually the flash makes for darker pictures. While it was a wee chilly the evening that we were here,…
The fishmongers and vegetable sellers were quite friendly and loud. On the streets where Gennaro led us the streets were replete with people with wares to sell right out on the outdoor markets as well as in little shops nestled in small yet really full spaces along streets with large stones that must have been…
Today is the 13th of March. But I arrived here on the 9th of March after flying here from Irelandia (Ireland). While I was delighted to arrive in Italy it was quite chilly here and for one reason or another I had injured my left foot and was experiencing considerable pain. In the days prior…