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Travel notes from Verona-3 places to visit in Verona

Michelle July 1, 2014 Uncategorized No Comments

Travel notes from Verona-3 places to visit in Verona

So there you are in Verona-the hometown of Romeo and Juliet! Apart from breathtaking views there are many places to visit and experience in Verona.

You have landed at Verona airport and you are looking forward to exploring the city as well getting your business tasks done.

Let’s say that you have hired a car for a few days or maybe you are treating yourself by hiring a car with a driver, so you feel safer and well looked after.

So where should you visit in Verona?

1.Arena of Verona-Let’s start with this remarkable amphitheatre , build in the first century AD.This is a spectacular building and it’s size speak for itself.

Whether you are an opera lover or not, this building is worth the visit.If you get a chance I also recommend you to see an opera in it’s original settings-it will be an experience of a lifetime and will remember it.

2.Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore- basilica in Verona, the most popular one it was founded somewhere in the 5th century .This was built in honour of Verona’s patron saint.

Whenever You see the three-aisled basilica, You will find your eyes drawn immediately to highly impressive chorus of this crypt. You can visit the high church and also the choir via the staircase located in the nave. At the Left and the right coming in the main entrance you will see two baptismal fonts their sandstone basin dates back to the second century It had been originally placed in a Roman bath house.

When visiting places like these make sure no matter how long you decide to stay that you visit these places. By visiting the world famous Verona you need to see the whole city, In fact, it may make you so excited that you won’t be able to wait to come back .

3.Piazza delle Erbe-Visiting Verona it is not just about the Romeo and Juliet love story.

Piazza delle Erbe is one of the most popular squares in Italy with its flee market and its historic antiquity. The square is surrounded by buildings and monuments that have marked the history of Verona.

It is truly a must visit location , where you can also enjoy tour lunch or dinner as there is plenty of places to choose from . You can simply sit down on one of those tables and for a few hours watch the world pass by.

Located between Milan and Venice , Verona is simply a beautiful gem to visit and explore.Whether you stay here for a day or even longer you can be sure you are in for a treat! Enjoy!

Travel notes from Verona-3 places to visit in Verona

Travel notes from Naples-3 must visit locations in Naples

Michelle June 30, 2014 Uncategorized No Comments

Travel notes from Naples-3 must visit locations in Naples

So you have arrived at the Naples airport.May be you have rented a car for your stay or even better you have rented a car with driver.There is nothing better than arriving at Naples and jumping on a car to take you wherever you need to go.

So if you are staying in Naples for a few days, there are a few places, that I hope you get to see and visit.

1.Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba-Due to a popular belive a lot people call Naples the home of pizza and Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba is known as the first pizzeria.Hope you get a chance to treat yourself there.

Pizzerias keep this old tradition alive today. It is possible to enjoy pizza wrapped in paper and a drink sold from open-air stands outside the premises.It is a place to visit for sure-you will enjoy the atmosphere and it will be an unforgettable experince to eat at the first known pizzeria.

2.Visit To Pompei -If you are a big fan of history, then you should definitely enjoy. Experience a visit out of town. Not so much like Rome, where many ancient monuments tend to have suffered from modern use. The effects of weathering, pillaging, This magnificent place Pompeii had the not so good fortune of being nearly wiped out by the AD 79 Mount Vesuvius eruption.

This place is truly unforgettable!

In fact the actual ancient street plan is still intact, Also the town has still all its civic buildings, Many of the houses do still have their frescoed walls, and – of course thankfully due to the painstaking labour done by many generations of archaeologists plus vulcanologists – Today it means that we can have clear picture to show us what life must have been like here over 2,000 years ago.

Pompeii the archeological site has its own railway station midway between Naples and Sorrento. If you want you can spend a whole day there, but for most people spending 4-5 hours is plenty.

One more thing about Pompeii is, that there is only one restaurant /cafe place so it will be a good idea fo you to bring some snaks, just in case you can’t get a table.

3.San Carlo Theater -It is in fact the Oldest Opera House anywhere in Europe and you do not need to be a big opera fan to be able appreciate the full extent of it’s beauty.

It has been created in the shape of a horse shoe the theatre has tiered boxes rising a total of 6 floors high, It was designed by Angelo Caresale and Antonio Medrano. Everything is remarkably beautiful there is nice blue upholstery and a lot of ornamental gold decor, Which are the colors of the Bourbon Monarchy (later was changed to be Gold and Red).

Theater in San Carlo Theater is taking back its title as one of the the worlds most important Opera Houses.

Overall Naples is a town worth visiting.No matter what you have heard or read about the city the best way to experience Naples and go to visit it. You will fully enjoy it and create some unforgettable memories.

Travel notes from Naples-3 must visit locations in Naples

Travel notes from Milan-3 must visit locations

Michelle June 29, 2014 Uncategorized No Comments

Travel notes from Milan-3 must visit locations

Picture this.You are going on a business trip to Milan, but you might get a day to spare and explore this remarkable and amazing city? Where should you go and places should you visit in Milan?Spending a day in this amazing city will get you to experience it.Some people call Milan Italy’s city of the future with it’s fast passing big business, but also, Milan is a hidden treasure for an ancient culture ,which makes it a very attractive place to visit.

You can rent a car for a day or spoil yourself and get a car with a driver to take you to some of the World Renowned locations in Milan.

1.Duomo di Milano-perhaps the most popular place in Milan to visit.This is the symbol of Milan.The Duomo di Milano is a catholic cathedral and the entrance is free of charge.But this is not the only thing, that makes Duomo di Milano popular and attractive.You can actually take an elevator and go up to the roof and take a walk there. The views from the roof of the cathedral will stay with you forever.

If your time in Milan is limited this is an experience, that you want to have for sure.Hope you get to be there on a clear day so you can enjoy the view and take some photos from it,too.

2. The Last Supper by Leonardo DA Vinci-this has to be one of Milan’s top treasures.The only thing is getting a ticket to see this extremely special painting can be very difficult – they put a limit on the amount of visitors allowed in the room at any particular time, This can also limit the amount of tickets that can be sold daily.But you should definetely buy a ticket if you can get your hands on one.

The enormous painting takes one wall of a former dining hall in the monastery attached to the Santa Maria delle Grazie church in Milan, which is has become famous from it.

3.Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, commonly known simply as La Scala, is not only one of Italy’s most famous venues for opera, it’s one of the most famous anywhere. Tickets to a performance at La Scala can be difficult to get (not to mention expensive), you can check out the La Scala Museum easily – and as a bonus, it comes with a peek inside one of the lush opera boxes in the theatre.

You’ll see opera costumes, portraits and busts of famous opera singers, original set design pieces, and several historic musical instruments.So you can experience all of that without paying for an opera ticket, but still enjoy the visit.

There is so much to do in Milan whether you are there for a day or for a longer stay.Visiting Milan is not just about the shopping-its about getting on the top of the Duomo cathedral, visiting la scala and eating some risotto. Most of Italy eats pasta, but northern Italy is very famous with its rice dishes. Make sure, that you get to try them while you are there.