Tagged With "Palazzo dei Normanni"
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Re: Should Wi-Fi be free in all hotels?
And in not-so-small Italian towns as well! Piazza dei Signori and Piazza del Erbe in Verona are covered.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 7, 2015: A Sicilian Wedding
That's a fantastic picture, DrF! Composed as a painter would, and with light arranged as if it were not an "opportunity shot" but a careful pose. Too bad it's not in the couple's album!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 7, 2015: A Sicilian Wedding
Wonderful photography!This looks like a scene right out out of a movie!
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Changing Trains in La Serenissima
My English friend and I left the beautiful apartment on the Anfiteatro in Lucca , she home to Bromsgrove in the West Midlands, and I toward Budapest and my old friends with a guesthouse near the famous synagogue. I was treating myself to...
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Verona: More than Romeo & Juliet
Verona from the hills, looking toward St. Anastasia and the Ponte Pietra My visit to Verona last summer was almost an accident—but a lucky one. It wasn’t on the original plan for our three weeks in Northern Italy, but online...
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A Day Among the Ruins
I chose Ostia Antica for a day trip from Rome, rather than the much longer trek to Pompeii. Aside from a few school groups, I had this remarkable place almost to myself. I realized that there’s a different crowd on...
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Capella Palatina, Palermo, Sicily (Where Gumbo Was, #102)
I've visited dozens of wonderful churches in my life, some vaste and grand like St. Paul's in Rome or Westminister Abbey in London, others smaller and with a more intimate feel. As a rule, I'm partially to smaller chapels and...
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Spotted on the Road, Palermo, Sicily
We saw this tiny old car just outside the Palazzo del Normanni in Palermo. Not really any identifying marks I could spot, and I don't think I've ever seen one like it before. Can someone help me figure out what type of...
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Pompeii: Ancient Ruins, Modern Images
The works of a modern French-Polish sculptor provide both a contrast and a complement to the ancient ruins of Pompeii.
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May 20, 2017: Road to Purgatory, Naples
In Naples' historic center an unusual street name and a traditional character combine for atmosphere.
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August 4, 2017: Marmitte dei Gigante, Nago, Italy
Located in the Lake Garda region of Italy, these features are of glacial origin were formed by waters of the glacier, which crashed into crevices causing a swirling motion of pebbles that slowly eroded the rock.
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May 8, 2020: On Via d. Trinita dei Monti, Rome
An unusual addition to the bust of Italian writer and politician, Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi, captures Ron B's attention.
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Cycling in Rome with an e-bike
Sponsored content presenting reasons for use of an e-bike in the Eternal City of Rome.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 7, 2015: A Sicilian Wedding
One of the pleasures of traveling is stumbling on memorable scenes of everyday life. So it was as we waited to gain admittance to the Capella Palatina in Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo. As we paid to enter the complex,...
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Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo, Sicily
The Palazzo dei Normanni (in English, Palace of the Normans) was the seat of the Kings of Sicily during the Norman domination and todays houses the Sicilian parliament.
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Ian Cook's TravelGumbo contributions
A listing of Ian Cook's contributions to TravelGumbo. Check out this great list of wonderful photography.
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Visiting Catania, the other Sicilian city
Explore Catania and its surroundings with Jonathan L and the Amazing Ms. D
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Jetlagged in Rome
On her way to a more distant destination, PortMoresby rendezvous with a friend for several days in Rome.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 4, 2014: Frutta Fresca, Roma
We all know Rome is a colorful place. On Christmas Eve, spent walking all around the city, I came along the Via dei Fori Imperiali past Palatine Hill toward the Colosseum and couldn’t help but be particularly struck by...
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Dolce Vita (Part 7) Padova (Padua)
(Padova -- Piazza Dei Signori) There are several good day trips one can make from Venice, one of the easiest being to the fun small city of Padova (which we Anglophiles often call Padua). The city is an easy half hour train ride from...
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Rome's Spanish Steps re-open...with a spat
Bulgari paid for renovations; head of company calls tourists 'barbarians' and wants steps fenced off at night.
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Ferrara: Wonderful historic buildings and a castle
Jonathan L takes us to Ferrara to visit a medieval castle and beautiful streets, even in the rain.
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September 18, 2019: The Bridge of Sighs, Venice
One of the best known bridges in the world, DrFumblefinger visits and shares the story behind the Bridge of Sighs.
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Florence, Italy: A city made for walking
Jonathan L has fallen in love with Florence, and its possibilities for walking.
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Palazzo Strozzi in Florence
Jonathan L takes us away from the crowds, on a visit of two smaller galleries in Florence
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The Medici Chapels: Memorial to Wealth and Power
Jonathan L takes us on an exploration of how the wealth and power of the Medici family was exhibited after their deaths
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Visiting some of Bologna's Museums
Jonathan L takes on a tour of two of Bologna's wonderful museums
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Verona: Visit for the Sights, but Skip Juliet
Jonathan L takes us through Verona, trying to avoid the crowds on a national holiday.
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Bergamo, Italy: Jewel of Lombardy
Professor Abe takes us on a loving tour of Bergamo, Italy and its food as well.
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Museo de Egizie - A Must See in Turin, Italy
Samantha visits Turin's Museo de Egizie, one of the best museums dedicated to Egyptian art and culture, and gives us its history as well.
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Italian kids raising funds to buy an island
Italian students at a middle school in the Italian Alps have started a crowdfunding campaign to buy an island.
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A Palladian Walk through Vicenza
A small city with a big impact on many others, Vicenza was the home and laboratory of Andrea Palladio, the 16th-century master of architecture.
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On the Streets of Verona
PHeymont shares a collection of Verona views and history, collected over several days of strolling through the city.
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Top 4 Reasons to Include Sicily on Your Holiday Bucket List
Sicily is a fascinating holiday destination. Its Mediterrean climate makes it an ideal winter vacation destination (sponsored content)
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The most spectacular views of Puglia
Looking for a scenic vacation destination? Consider taking in the most spectacular views Puglia, Italy (sponsored content)
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Hotel Villa Athena, Agrigento, Sicily
DrFumblefinger visits the unique Hotel Villa Athena, located adjacent to a UNESCO World Heritage site in Agrigento, Sicily.
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Public transport in Rome
Public transportation in Rome can be confusing. Susy helps explain some of the details to make it easier for you (sponsored content)
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Rialto Market, Venice
PortMoresby leaves the tourist shops of the Rialto Bridge behind and finds herself in the centuries-old Rialto Market.
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Trove of ancient statues found in Tuscany
An excavation in Tuscany has found a rare collection of bronze statues and other artifacts.
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Palazzo Pubblico and other Siena Sights
Jonathan L wanders around Siena, Italy, and finds some gems
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Re: Palazzo Pubblico and other Siena Sights
Thank you for capturing these beautiful photos. I am very impressed with the architecture here.
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Gallery. The Getty Villa. 1) The facility
While he was despised by many during his lifetime, J.P. Getty has left the world a wonderful legacy in his fabulous art collection and foundation.
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Volterra, Tuscany: History Writ Large
Barry Barford discovers a Tuscan town that has embraced tourism while preserving its cultural heritage and traditional way of life.
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Frari Church, Venice (Where Gumbo was #318)
DrFumblefinger was visiting the beautiful Frari Church in Venice. The church is well know for its fabulous collection of art.
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Borromean Islands, Lago Maggiore, Italy
George G reminisces about travels among the islands of Lake Como in northern Italy