Category: Italy
Ferrara: Palazzo Schifanoia
Ferrara: Castello Estense
The Castello Estense in the centre of Ferrara is arguably the city’s most famous building. Constructed primarily for defensive purposes towards the end of the fourteenth century, it later became the archetypal Italian Renaissance palace. Nowadays, its outward appearance is still quite impressive, but once inside, the castle feels rather…
Ferrara: Santa Maria in Vado
Ferrara: The Duomo
Padova: Eremitani Museums
Padova: Cappella degli Scrovegni
The Cappella degli Scrovegni is arguably Padova’s most famous monument. I had been looking forward to visiting it for quite some time and had made my reservation to see the chapel weeks in advance. These reservations are compulsory, and to protect the vulnerable frescoes inside, a maximum of 25 visitors…
Padova: Il Santo
Padova: Eremitani
Padova: Palazzo della Ragione
Padova: The Baptistery of the Duomo
The Duomo of Padova, i.e. the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, is a bit of a disappointment. The building we see today was constructed between 1551 and 1754, replacing an earlier edifice. Its exterior, with an undecorated facade in naked brick, is simple and unimpressive. Somehow the builders never got…
Venice: Piazza San Marco
Venice: San Marco
Venice: Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Venice: Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Veneto: Este
Veneto: Arquà Petrarca
Veneto: Monselice
The picturesque town of Monselice has a lot in store for casual tourists and seasoned travellers alike. The ruins of an old fortress (Mastio) on top of a hill, beautiful villas, lovely streets, many interesting religious buildings and good food. Moreover, the town has excellent rail connections to cities like…