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PLACES / NATURE AND ITS COLORS ALONG THE ADDA RIVER BETWEEN LECCO AND MILAN (LOMBARDY, ITALY)

© Roberto Alborghetti Taking the cycle/pedestrian path on the bank of the Adda river, between the cities and provinces of Lecco and Milan, in Lombardy (Italy) is an ideal experience for those who want to “immerse themselves” in the nature and colors of the Lombard landscape. The natural scenery offers the opportunity to observe a… Read More PLACES / NATURE AND ITS COLORS ALONG THE ADDA RIVER BETWEEN LECCO AND MILAN (LOMBARDY, ITALY)

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THE ISOLA BELLA IN TAORMINA (SICILY): AN ENCHANTING PLACE THAT KEEPS TREASURES OF HISTORY AND NATURE

Photos: © Roberto Alborghetti It is back more beautiful than ever, it is appropriate to say. Since last June 23, on the Isola Bella of Taormina (Messina) – a place of wonders, beyond time and the smallness of its space – Villa Bosurgi has reopened after another phase of extraordinary maintenance works. The place –… Read More THE ISOLA BELLA IN TAORMINA (SICILY): AN ENCHANTING PLACE THAT KEEPS TREASURES OF HISTORY AND NATURE

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THE WALLS OF THE ANCIENT NORMAN CASTLE “TELL” THE STORY OF CONVERSANO (PUGLIA, TALY)

Photos: Roberto Alborghetti And the ancient Aragonese castle built by the Normans came to life with colors and history. In Conversano (BA, Puglia), the imposing walls of the manor that belonged to the Acquaviva counts were the perfect and evocative screen for an audiovisual show (videomapping) staged on the occasion of the patronal festivals at… Read More THE WALLS OF THE ANCIENT NORMAN CASTLE “TELL” THE STORY OF CONVERSANO (PUGLIA, TALY)

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PLACES / PICO IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN ITALY: THE MIDDLE AGES ARE SPECTACULAR HERE

Photos: Roberto Alborghetti Pico is an ancient village perched on a hill close to Mount Pota (Frosinone, Lazio region, Italy). It is mentioned in documents from the 6th century, at the time of the Lombard invasion which also led to the destruction of Montecassino and Pastena, a municipality bordering Pico. Officially the existence of Pico… Read More PLACES / PICO IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN ITALY: THE MIDDLE AGES ARE SPECTACULAR HERE

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(HE)ART PLACES / ADMIRING ROME ON THE BANKS OF ITS RIVER …

© Roberto Alborghetti Admiring Rome from its river, the Tiber, is an experience that helps to perceive the Eternal City from other points of view and observation. The Rome that is mirrored and reflected in the river waters is as if it were another Rome. It is the quietest one, not congested by traffic. It… Read More (HE)ART PLACES / ADMIRING ROME ON THE BANKS OF ITS RIVER …

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(HE)ART PLACES / THE CATHEDRAL OF ORVIETO (ITALY): WHAT A MAGNIFICENT SHOW!

© Roberto Alborghetti  Orvieto (Urbs vetus) is one of the jewels of monumental Italy, in the province of Terni (Umbria). How not to get excited in front of the cathedral basilica of Santa Maria Assunta? Magnificent masterpiece and spectacle of Gothic architecture. There aren’t many words to say. Here it is enough to admire. And… Read More (HE)ART PLACES / THE CATHEDRAL OF ORVIETO (ITALY): WHAT A MAGNIFICENT SHOW!

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN FERRARA: HOW HOLIDAYS TRANSFORM A RENAISSANCE CITY

A rich schedule to celebrate Christmas in Ferrara (Emilia Romagna, Italy): markets, lights, shows and many events for kids, in a joyful atmosphere. During holidays, the centre of Ferrara livens up thanks to funny and traditional events which transform the rigorous aspect of the Renaissance city in an immense open stage for the amusement of both… Read More CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN FERRARA: HOW HOLIDAYS TRANSFORM A RENAISSANCE CITY

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THAT SIGISMONDO MALATESTA HERALDIC SYMBOL (XV CENTURY) WHICH INCREDIBLY LOOKS LIKE A DOLLAR SIGN…

© Photos: ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI Following my post “From Malatesta Temple to Augustus arch and bridge: great monuments in Rimini, Italy”, Doralynn Pines (from USA) sent me an interesting comment at my LinkedIn account – (“Medieval and Renaissance Art, Antiques, Architecture, Archaeology, History and Music” group). Doralynn Pines – as Associate Director at the Metropolitan Museum… Read More THAT SIGISMONDO MALATESTA HERALDIC SYMBOL (XV CENTURY) WHICH INCREDIBLY LOOKS LIKE A DOLLAR SIGN…

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(HE)ART PLACES / BILBAO (BASQUE REGION, SPAIN) WHERE THE FUTURE HAS REGENERATED A CITY…

© PHOTOS: ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI  * Bilbao (Basque region, Spain) is one of the most amazing cities of Europe. It had the courage to develop itself in a new identity based on culture and art. I had the pleasure to visit it a few years ago. And I was really astonished by a city where I… Read More (HE)ART PLACES / BILBAO (BASQUE REGION, SPAIN) WHERE THE FUTURE HAS REGENERATED A CITY…

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THE COLORS OF MYSTERY: THE EXTRAORDINARY RUPNIK ‘S MOSAIC ON LAKE COMO (ITALY)

 Lenno (Lake Como, Italy): one of the masterpieces created by the great Slovenian artist 1st PART  An extension of 50 square meters. Almost 20 thousand colored stones and glasses tiles. These numbers summarized an extraordinary artwork: the mosaic that Slovenian artist Marko Rupnik has created on the walls of the chapel of Suore Adoratrici at the… Read More THE COLORS OF MYSTERY: THE EXTRAORDINARY RUPNIK ‘S MOSAIC ON LAKE COMO (ITALY)

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