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The cathedral has the most beautiful inlaid marble mosaic floors. 40 artists contributed to 56 scenes from the Old Testament. The one pictured conveys King Herald's order to kill all…

Our guide told us that a city's church functioned as its "business card" by representing the wealth and prestige of its coffers and inhabitants.  Siena's cathedral is one of the…

I love how historic spaces have turned into gathering places steeped in culture! That beautiful arch was originally a wooden bridge between the palace of the Bishop and the seminary…

This place lights up like a jewel box in the evening- the street entertainers begin to sing which, added to the music of the laughter coming from the cafes, provides…

This is Casa San Giacomo in Ostuni where the "material girl" celebrated a birthday. It's a tiny little place - and the steep stairs to the second floor made me…

These colorful flags hang from windows in the alleys of Siena in tribute to the annual district winner in the Piazza's infamous horse race. The competition among districts dates back…

the light at various times of the day made the colors of these buildings change from golds to reds to chocolate browns....old world charm!

The landscape of Tuscany is pretty special. The apartment I stayed in was a renovated medieval prison. The owners did a fantastic job of combining historical elements with a contemporary…

This restaurant was less than a ten minute walk from the place I was staying at and where I obtained status as a "regular".  I met the owner under less…

one of 40 varieties of pizza on just one menu alone...this one happens to be Capricciosa....a gourmand's delight of pepperoni or cured ham with olives, artichokes, mushrooms and cheese...