Articles related to "Santa Maria"
The Cupola of Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence, Italy's history is steeped in rich art and architecture. While visiting, one place that is a must see is the Cupola of Church of Santa Maria del Fiore.
cupola of santa maria del fiore • duomo of santa maria del fiore • church of santa maria de fiore • must see sights of florence • romantic florence
Florence, Italy's history is steeped in rich art and architecture. While visiting, one place that is a must see is the Cupola of Church of Santa Maria del Fiore.
cupola of santa maria del fiore • duomo of santa maria del fiore • church of santa maria de fiore • must see sights of florence • romantic florence
Domenego Zon and the Venetian Nuns
Renaissance Venice had the largest concentration of convents in Europe, and some pretty sensational scandals. One involved a priest and his two 'wives'... both nuns!
domenego zon • venetian nuns • nicolo baruzzi • santa maria degli angeli • convent
Renaissance Venice had the largest concentration of convents in Europe, and some pretty sensational scandals. One involved a priest and his two 'wives'... both nuns!
domenego zon • venetian nuns • nicolo baruzzi • santa maria degli angeli • convent
Florence: Millenium Series 15
An exciting visit to Florence, city of flowers, elegant churches,ornate palaces and museums. A work of art itself, the city is a treasure trove of priceless paintings, sculpture and architecture, including the works of Leanardo,Michelangelo.Donatello,Giotto to name just a few. Come with us on a tour of the Accademia to meet "David" one of the most famous and beautiful sculptures of all time. There was also a moment " close to heaven," Check out the numerous photos of David, the city and other works of art. Great links.
florence • firenze • the david • palestrina pieta • giotto's belltower
An exciting visit to Florence, city of flowers, elegant churches,ornate palaces and museums. A work of art itself, the city is a treasure trove of priceless paintings, sculpture and architecture, including the works of Leanardo,Michelangelo.Donatello,Giotto to name just a few. Come with us on a tour of the Accademia to meet "David" one of the most famous and beautiful sculptures of all time. There was also a moment " close to heaven," Check out the numerous photos of David, the city and other works of art. Great links.
florence • firenze • the david • palestrina pieta • giotto's belltower
Wine Touring in Santa Barbara CA
Santa Barbara County is maturing as one of America's premiere winegrowing regions.
wine tours santa barbara • santa barbara wine tourism • foxen • santa maria • santa maria mesa
Santa Barbara County is maturing as one of America's premiere winegrowing regions.
wine tours santa barbara • santa barbara wine tourism • foxen • santa maria • santa maria mesa
Four Milan Churches Near the Duomo
Romanesque, Baroque and Renaissance churches are each within a few steps of Piazza del Duomo, and all are must-see sights for travellers in Milan.
milan churches near duomo • romanesque baroque renaissance architects • piazza del duomo • must-see sights travellers • magnificent gothic cathedral tour
Romanesque, Baroque and Renaissance churches are each within a few steps of Piazza del Duomo, and all are must-see sights for travellers in Milan.
milan churches near duomo • romanesque baroque renaissance architects • piazza del duomo • must-see sights travellers • magnificent gothic cathedral tour
Touring Milan’s Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco, home of the Dukes of Milan, was designed and decorated by Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci. Today the castle is the perfect home for the city's museums.
touring milan italy • castello sforzesco museums • dukes of milan • donato bramant • leonardo da vinci
Castello Sforzesco, home of the Dukes of Milan, was designed and decorated by Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci. Today the castle is the perfect home for the city's museums.
touring milan italy • castello sforzesco museums • dukes of milan • donato bramant • leonardo da vinci
A Farmhouse in Tuscany Pt 2: A Day in Siena
We leave our farmhouse retreat and venture down the Chianti Trail to Siena. a wonderful medieval walled city with her feet in the olive groves and vinyards of Chianti. It is a delightful place with many churches, Piazzas and famous clock towers. It is a safe and enjoyable city where one may wander and dream of things past. There are even tales of the Palio, a famous ancient horse race which lasts only 75 seconds and is still held today. Of course there are many photos. Please join me and feel free to make a comment in my discussion area. Mary Ellen
sienna • siena • tuscany • the palio • torre del mangia
We leave our farmhouse retreat and venture down the Chianti Trail to Siena. a wonderful medieval walled city with her feet in the olive groves and vinyards of Chianti. It is a delightful place with many churches, Piazzas and famous clock towers. It is a safe and enjoyable city where one may wander and dream of things past. There are even tales of the Palio, a famous ancient horse race which lasts only 75 seconds and is still held today. Of course there are many photos. Please join me and feel free to make a comment in my discussion area. Mary Ellen
sienna • siena • tuscany • the palio • torre del mangia
Camelot — a New Label Offers Quality and Economy
Reviews of Kendall-Jackson's new Camelot lineup of California varietal wines.
camelot • kendall-jackson • sauvignon blanc • chardonnay • pinot noir
Reviews of Kendall-Jackson's new Camelot lineup of California varietal wines.
camelot • kendall-jackson • sauvignon blanc • chardonnay • pinot noir
Domes of Florence, Northern Italy
When you look down from the hillsides above Florence the domes of Santa Maria del Fiore and Il Tempio Maggiore Israelitico stand out against the picturesque skyline.
santa maria del fiore • il tempio maggiore israelitico • florence synagogue • arnolfo di cambio • filippo brunelleschi
When you look down from the hillsides above Florence the domes of Santa Maria del Fiore and Il Tempio Maggiore Israelitico stand out against the picturesque skyline.
santa maria del fiore • il tempio maggiore israelitico • florence synagogue • arnolfo di cambio • filippo brunelleschi
Fall Mini-Trips
Just because summer is over, that doesn't mean the good times have to end. Hop in the car and try one of these weekend mini-vacations.
california • california travel • october events • lompoc • santa maria
Just because summer is over, that doesn't mean the good times have to end. Hop in the car and try one of these weekend mini-vacations.
california • california travel • october events • lompoc • santa maria
Goodbye, Giusseppe Di Stefano
One of the world's great opera stars and inspirations, the Italian tenor Di Stefano passed away on Monday, March 3 from injuries received 4 years ago in Kenya.
giuseppe di stefano • maria callas • italian tenors • la scala opera house • santa maria hoe
One of the world's great opera stars and inspirations, the Italian tenor Di Stefano passed away on Monday, March 3 from injuries received 4 years ago in Kenya.
giuseppe di stefano • maria callas • italian tenors • la scala opera house • santa maria hoe
Osaka's Bayside Playground
Everyone will enjoy a day sightseeing in Osaka's Bay Area. You can watch undersea life, go shopping or sailing, see fine art and sunsets, or even get into movies.
japan • osaka • child-friendly • family • gallery
Everyone will enjoy a day sightseeing in Osaka's Bay Area. You can watch undersea life, go shopping or sailing, see fine art and sunsets, or even get into movies.
japan • osaka • child-friendly • family • gallery
TASTING NOTE: Foxen Cabernet Sauvignon 1993
A discussion of Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignons, with tasting note on Foxen 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon.
foxen • santa maria • santa barbara • tinaquoc • cabernet
A discussion of Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignons, with tasting note on Foxen 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon.
foxen • santa maria • santa barbara • tinaquoc • cabernet
Trastevere - A Unique District of Rome
Trastevere is a traditional working class Roman area situated between the Coliseum and the Vatican, often described as bohemian, it has attracted a young 'diverse' crowd.
trastevere • trastevere rome • basilica di santa maria • porta portese • hotels trastevere rome
Trastevere is a traditional working class Roman area situated between the Coliseum and the Vatican, often described as bohemian, it has attracted a young 'diverse' crowd.
trastevere • trastevere rome • basilica di santa maria • porta portese • hotels trastevere rome
Two of the Finest Churches in Rome Italy
The Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano (St John Lateran) despite being smaller and less grand than St Peter's Basilica is the cathedral of the city of Rome.
san giovanni in laterano • santa maria maggiore • rome • rome hotels • scala santa
The Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano (St John Lateran) despite being smaller and less grand than St Peter's Basilica is the cathedral of the city of Rome.
san giovanni in laterano • santa maria maggiore • rome • rome hotels • scala santa
Waldron Canyon Trail: Grand Canyon Moderate
Yet another "easy" hike in the Great Ditch, the seldom-seen Waldron Trail descends 2,000 feet from Kaibab Plateau Limestone to the red rocks of the Supai group at the Santa Maria Springs Rresthouse. A fine day-trip for experienced hikers who don't feel up to a steeper excursion - and for those seeking quieter trail, just off the main corridors.
grand canyon • waldron trail • hermit trail • supai group • kaibab limestone
Yet another "easy" hike in the Great Ditch, the seldom-seen Waldron Trail descends 2,000 feet from Kaibab Plateau Limestone to the red rocks of the Supai group at the Santa Maria Springs Rresthouse. A fine day-trip for experienced hikers who don't feel up to a steeper excursion - and for those seeking quieter trail, just off the main corridors.
grand canyon • waldron trail • hermit trail • supai group • kaibab limestone
Best Museums in Sardinia, Italy
From bronze figurines, traditional costumes and musical instruments to a former mining school, Sardinia's museums cover a range of interesting topics.
best museums in sardinia • italian island • archaeology in cagliari • mining in iglesias • traditions in nuoro
From bronze figurines, traditional costumes and musical instruments to a former mining school, Sardinia's museums cover a range of interesting topics.
best museums in sardinia • italian island • archaeology in cagliari • mining in iglesias • traditions in nuoro
Federico da Montefeltro's Library
"Federico da Montefeltro and His Library" at New York's Morgan Library & Museum describes the life of the 15th-century Italian ruler and art produced during his reign.
italian renaissance traveling art exhibition • federico da montelfeltro and his library • morgan library & museum • renaissance quattrocento italy • medici florence
"Federico da Montefeltro and His Library" at New York's Morgan Library & Museum describes the life of the 15th-century Italian ruler and art produced during his reign.
italian renaissance traveling art exhibition • federico da montelfeltro and his library • morgan library & museum • renaissance quattrocento italy • medici florence
Italy: Rome travel facts & trivia
Information and statistics on the Rostrum, Trevi fountain, Vatican, pasta, Nero, Isola Tiberina, gladiator school, basilicas and museums in the Italian capital city, Roma
rome • travel • fact • trivia • information
Information and statistics on the Rostrum, Trevi fountain, Vatican, pasta, Nero, Isola Tiberina, gladiator school, basilicas and museums in the Italian capital city, Roma
rome • travel • fact • trivia • information
Italy: Turin Travel Facts & Trivia
Tourists in Piemonte's capital can learn about Ancient Egypt, St Giovanni Bosco and Roman influence, or visit Juventus Football Club and the National Museum of Cinema.
turin travel facts • italy trivia • mole antonelliana • black magic triangles • juventus football club
Tourists in Piemonte's capital can learn about Ancient Egypt, St Giovanni Bosco and Roman influence, or visit Juventus Football Club and the National Museum of Cinema.
turin travel facts • italy trivia • mole antonelliana • black magic triangles • juventus football club
Italy: Venice Hotels & Restaurants
From the Alloggi Agli Artisti to the Gritti Palace or Caffe Florian to Harry's Bar, the canal city has accommodation and cafés both cheap and five star.
venice hotels • italy restaurants • st mark’s square • harry’s bar • caffè florian
From the Alloggi Agli Artisti to the Gritti Palace or Caffe Florian to Harry's Bar, the canal city has accommodation and cafés both cheap and five star.
venice hotels • italy restaurants • st mark’s square • harry’s bar • caffè florian
La Gomera Columbus´s Last Stop
The little island of La Gomera, where he provisioned his ships for the voyage, was the last place Columbus saw land before reaching the new world.
christopher columbus last stop • la gomera canary islands • port of call • last place columbus saw • town of san sebastian
The little island of La Gomera, where he provisioned his ships for the voyage, was the last place Columbus saw land before reaching the new world.
christopher columbus last stop • la gomera canary islands • port of call • last place columbus saw • town of san sebastian
Lodi Zinfandels
A review of Lodi appellation Zinfandels and comparison to wines of other California regions.
lodi • zinfandel • california • french • italian
A review of Lodi appellation Zinfandels and comparison to wines of other California regions.
lodi • zinfandel • california • french • italian
Medici Portraits at the NGA
A bust and two medals in Washington, D.C.'s National Gallery of Art commemorate Italian Renaissance statesman Lorenzo de' Medici and Giuliano, his brother.
italian renaissance art museum collections • national gallery of art • lorenzo de' medici il magnifico • giuliano de' medici • quattrocento
A bust and two medals in Washington, D.C.'s National Gallery of Art commemorate Italian Renaissance statesman Lorenzo de' Medici and Giuliano, his brother.
italian renaissance art museum collections • national gallery of art • lorenzo de' medici il magnifico • giuliano de' medici • quattrocento
Mexico's Giant Árbol del Tule
Mexico's El Árbol del Tule, or the Tule Tree, is one of the largest known trees in the world and is believed to be between 2000 and 3000 years old.
el arbol del tule • the tule tree • largest tree in the world • day trip from oaxaca • santa maria del tule
Mexico's El Árbol del Tule, or the Tule Tree, is one of the largest known trees in the world and is believed to be between 2000 and 3000 years old.
el arbol del tule • the tule tree • largest tree in the world • day trip from oaxaca • santa maria del tule
Oregon vs. California — Reviews
A review of selected Oregon and California Pinot Gris, Chardonnays, and Pinot Noirs.
oregon • california • pinot gris • chardonnays • pinot noir
A review of selected Oregon and California Pinot Gris, Chardonnays, and Pinot Noirs.
oregon • california • pinot gris • chardonnays • pinot noir
Portugal’s Great Monasteries
The monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha are an easy day trip north of Lisbon. Each is decorated with exquisite carved stonework, and each has a royal love story to tell.
portugal great monasteries • best portuguese manueline decorative style • alcobaca carved stonework cloister • batalha battle abbey • day trip north lisbon
The monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha are an easy day trip north of Lisbon. Each is decorated with exquisite carved stonework, and each has a royal love story to tell.
portugal great monasteries • best portuguese manueline decorative style • alcobaca carved stonework cloister • batalha battle abbey • day trip north lisbon
Portugal’s Knights Templar Trail
When the Knights Templar were disbanded by the Pope, Portugal's king formed the new Order of Christ, and invited them to join. Several castles and sites tell their story
portugal knights templar trail • templar castles • mystical order of crusaders • order of christ • medieval knights
When the Knights Templar were disbanded by the Pope, Portugal's king formed the new Order of Christ, and invited them to join. Several castles and sites tell their story
portugal knights templar trail • templar castles • mystical order of crusaders • order of christ • medieval knights
The Best of Verona: Beyond Juliet
Visit walled Verona to see one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters, art-filled churches, a Renaissance garden and architecture from Venetian to Art Nouveau
best verona • shakespeare’s juliet • must-see sights • northern italy • walled city
Visit walled Verona to see one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters, art-filled churches, a Renaissance garden and architecture from Venetian to Art Nouveau
best verona • shakespeare’s juliet • must-see sights • northern italy • walled city
The Caravel
The Caravel was the Transportation technology that enabled Columbus to discover the New World.
caravel • columbus • 1492 • nina • pinta
The Caravel was the Transportation technology that enabled Columbus to discover the New World.
caravel • columbus • 1492 • nina • pinta
The Duomo in Florence
The Duomo in Florence, Italy, is a paragon of Renaissance architecture. The history of the Duomo's architecture includes involvement by Da Vinci and Brunelleschi.
duomo • florence • italy • renaissance • architecture
The Duomo in Florence, Italy, is a paragon of Renaissance architecture. The history of the Duomo's architecture includes involvement by Da Vinci and Brunelleschi.
duomo • florence • italy • renaissance • architecture
The International Rhône Craze
The rise of Rhône varietals in California and around the world.
rhone • cal-ital • france • california • australia
The rise of Rhône varietals in California and around the world.
rhone • cal-ital • france • california • australia
The Maturation of California’s Central Coast Viticultural Region
The state of the Central Coast wine industry in late 2002.
central coast • lompoc • sanford • santa maria • hmr
The state of the Central Coast wine industry in late 2002.
central coast • lompoc • sanford • santa maria • hmr
The Rise of Shiraz in California
Australia wine conglomerate tries to bring Aussie style Shiraz to California.
shiraz • syrah • cabernet • cabernet sauvignon • napa
Australia wine conglomerate tries to bring Aussie style Shiraz to California.
shiraz • syrah • cabernet • cabernet sauvignon • napa
Tips for Getting Around Florence
Tip - Pack comfortable walking shoes for your trip to Florence, Italy. If you're planning to stay in the city, other transportation options are few, and not often needed.
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Tip - Pack comfortable walking shoes for your trip to Florence, Italy. If you're planning to stay in the city, other transportation options are few, and not often needed.
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Two Must-See Milan Churches
Sant' Ambrogio is a history of architecture, dating back to the 4th century, and Santa Maria della Grazie guards one of the greatest masterpieces of western art.
must-see milan churches • relics st. ambrose • da vinci's the last supper • sant' ambrogio architecture 4th century • santa maria della grazie greatest masterpiece west
Sant' Ambrogio is a history of architecture, dating back to the 4th century, and Santa Maria della Grazie guards one of the greatest masterpieces of western art.
must-see milan churches • relics st. ambrose • da vinci's the last supper • sant' ambrogio architecture 4th century • santa maria della grazie greatest masterpiece west
Famous Architecture in Italy
Top examples of Renaissance architecture are in the compact city of Florence. Italy has the most famous Renaissance art in the world, and Florence is home to most of it.
top examples best preserved most famous important • tourists hills tuscany known museums michelangelos • simple walk shows no fee • oldest standing original circa century church san • laurentian library cloisters vasari ammannati
Top examples of Renaissance architecture are in the compact city of Florence. Italy has the most famous Renaissance art in the world, and Florence is home to most of it.
top examples best preserved most famous important • tourists hills tuscany known museums michelangelos • simple walk shows no fee • oldest standing original circa century church san • laurentian library cloisters vasari ammannati
Free in the Italian Lakes
On a budget? Stretch those shrinking dollars in northern Italy by visiting free attractions and find everything from cutting-edge Italian design to dinosaur tracks.
italian lakes 10 free sights • things to do lake garda como maggiore • budget travel northern italy • shrinking dollars • visiting free attractions
On a budget? Stretch those shrinking dollars in northern Italy by visiting free attractions and find everything from cutting-edge Italian design to dinosaur tracks.
italian lakes 10 free sights • things to do lake garda como maggiore • budget travel northern italy • shrinking dollars • visiting free attractions
Milan Walking Tour
Tour the must-see sights on foot in a two-hour itinerary from the Duomo and La Scala opera house through the fashionable shopping streets of the Quadrilatero della Moda.
milan walking tour • gothic duomo cathedral roof architecture • grand opera • high fashion houses • must-see sights
Tour the must-see sights on foot in a two-hour itinerary from the Duomo and La Scala opera house through the fashionable shopping streets of the Quadrilatero della Moda.
milan walking tour • gothic duomo cathedral roof architecture • grand opera • high fashion houses • must-see sights