So you are thinking of visiting southern Italy in May, but you're just not sure what to see and to do. Don't you despair; there are lots and lots of special spring events that simply aren't available in the good old summertime. Here are a few of them. Get rolling; May is almost upon us. We start our virtual tour in Campania on the coast of the Tyrhennian Sea and then head east to Apulia on the Adriatic seacoast. There are so many...more
The San Marco district is situated in central Venice. Who hasn't heard of Piazza San Marco, "The drawing room of Europe"? It's the only square in Venice to merit the name Piazza, all the others are called Campi. In the words of Wikipedia "As the central landmark and gathering place for Venice, Piazza San Marco is quite popular with tourists, photographers, and pigeons." Given Venice's relatively small size, you can enjoy San Marco...more
The Cannaregio district is the second largest of Venice's six districts, which are locally known as sestiere. It's in the north of Venice and, unlike some of the other districts, people actually live there. Its attractions include the Venice Ghetto, the Fourteenth Century Ca' d'Oro (or more properly the Palazzo Santa Sofia) which was literally a Golden House, Sacca della Misericordia, the Palazzo Labia, and the Casino di Venezia (Venice Casino). For your convenience we have listed these hotels in approximate order of cost, starting with the least expensive. We have personally verified all website addresses making sure that they include English-language pages.The family owned Al Palazzetto overlooks the San Sofia canal. It's quite close to the Ca' d'Oro, and you can easily walk to the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. Breakfast is served in the room. There are only 6 rooms, 2 suites, and 1 apartment. The hotel address is Calle delle Vele, Cannaregio 3969.The 3749 Ponte Chiodo is a bed and breakfast located near a lovely bridge that still doesn't have a handrail. It lies just across the Grand Canal from the famous Rialto Fish and Spice...more
So you are considering May holidays in Abruzzi or elsewhere in central Italy. There are lots and lots of special spring events that simply aren't available in the good old summertime. Here are a few of them. Get rolling; May is almost upon us. We start our virtual tour in Abruzzi on the eastern Adriatic coast and then proceed south to Molise....more
So you are planning to spend your May holidays in Tuscany or elsewhere in central Italy. Don't worry; there are lots and lots of special spring events that simply aren't available in the good old summertime. Here are a few of them. Get rolling; May is almost upon us. We start our virtual tour in Tuscany on the western Tyrrhenian Sea coast...more
So you are thinking of visiting northern Italy in May, but you're just not sure what to see and to do. Don't you despair; there are lots and lots of special events that simply aren't available in the good old summertime. Here are a few of them. Get rolling; May is almost upon us. We start our virtual tour in Liguria, go north to Piedmont, and then further north to Val d'Aosta in the Italian Alps. There are so many things to see and do in northern Italy in May that this is the first of three articles.Early in the month of May Liguria's capital, the port city of Genoa, whose population is about 600 thousand hosts a celebration of the seas that they call Slow Fish. You will find a traditional fish auction, fish and seafood cooking demonstrations, and plenty to eat. Make sure to save room for traditional Genoa desserts. This program is part of the Slow Food Movement which concentrates on food quality and protecting the environment.The coastal city of Camogli, population about 6 thousand is situated about 12 miles (20 kilometers) east of Genoa. Their annual Sagra del pesce (Fish festival) which takes place on May's second Sunday, celebrates the feast of St....more
The Castello district is the largest of Venice's six districts, locally known as sestiere. It's in the east of Venice and, unlike some of the others, people actually live there. This is the least touristy part of Venice, which may be an...more
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