Author Archives: Lee Laurino

Great news for travelers arriving /leaving from Rome

Great news if you fly to or from Rome, Italy I almost missed this news since I have been traveling for months but if you go Home to Italy via Rome you can now take a direct train to the airport from a few cities without a stop/change in Rome! What is more exciting toContinue reading “Great news for travelers arriving /leaving from Rome”

Art in the Cemetery of the Holy Gate in Florence, Italy

With a zoom lens you can view the Duomo in Florence Cemetery of the Holy GateLocated next to the church San Miniato al Monte. Italy is packed with art and the city of Florence, Italy is no exception.    Major museums display and protect some of the most famous paintings, tapestries and sculpture.   SculpturesContinue reading “Art in the Cemetery of the Holy Gate in Florence, Italy”

Italian stone angels, Rome

Italy is known for outstanding museums           where art treasures are on display You can find incredible marble carvings in museums, public plazas and even private homes and courtyards.  But have you searched for other incredible carvings in the cemetery? Entrance to the Rome English cemetery in Rome A view of the PiramideContinue reading “Italian stone angels, Rome”

Padua to visit the Scrovegni Chapel

Part of the massive fresco “The Last Judgment” Most visitors race from Firenze to Venice without considering a stop at any of the wonderful cities that can easily be visited during this trip.  Travelers, unlike tourists, seek experiences that may not be on the top 10 list of a tourist guides.  Padua offers a numberContinue reading “Padua to visit the Scrovegni Chapel”

Italian contacts are like beads on a necklace ………………

 My Italian beads These are NOT the beautiful beads you find in Venice! Many people collect beads as a reminder of a place they visited, a special event or something they are fond of. I think of the wonderful Italians I meet in Italy or follow on line as my beads of Italy.    Many of myContinue reading “Italian contacts are like beads on a necklace ………………”

Lonely Planet tells about second entrance for the Vatican Museum

GREAT, future second entrance to the Vatican Museum!A post from Lonely Planet announces plans for a second entrance for the Vatican Museum.   If you have waited in line for this amazing experience, you will appreciate the future plans for a second entrance.Read the LP article second entrance planned for vatican museum http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/TPtiO

Rome: Paint and Sketch in a Roman Park with artist Kelly Medford

Rome:  Art in the Park with Kelly Medford Several years ago I spent 2 days following Kelly while she painted in Rome.   She was gracious to allow me to shadow her while she completed a project of painting a picture every day!  see post at  Rome Italy through the eyes of a talented American artist.Continue reading “Rome: Paint and Sketch in a Roman Park with artist Kelly Medford”

Sicily: Opera dei Pupi: an Italian tradition you can still find

    Hundreds of eyes followed me as I explored the Museum di Pupi  (Antonio Pasqualino International Puppet Museum) in Palermo Italy. An army of soldiers away the next battle In 2008 The Unesco intangible heritage list of cultural traditions in danger of extinction, included the Opera dei Pupi, Sicilian puppet theatre.  Always searching for anything in Italy notContinue reading “Sicily: Opera dei Pupi: an Italian tradition you can still find”