Sights in Italy

Churches in Calatafimi-Segesta

In the North Acropolis of the archaeological site of Segesta, the remains of a Christian church that was originally a single nave

Ruins in Calatafimi-Segesta

Buleuterio

Located west of the Agora, the Buleuterio (called bulé) was the building where the council met. It was built during the second cen

Ruins in Calatafimi-Segesta

The Valley Gate

The western slope of Mount Barbaro is the natural access to the ancient Greek city of Segesta. Here there was a fortified complex

Historical Monuments in Trapani

Bastione dell'Impossibile

Located south east of the city, this fortress was called "Impossible" because part of it is built on the sea, on an island, but c

Churches in Trapani

Chiesa di Santa Lucia

Most of the churches that I saw in Sicily had a pretty run-down appearance. This is one of them, although it is now being restored

Castles in Trapani

Colombaia Castle

This castle is located on the island on the same name, opposite the Lazaretto, and 600 metres from the mouth of the harbour. This

Historical Monuments in Trapani

Carcere di Trapani (Old Jail)

This building, located next to the Church of Purgatory, was built in the late sixteenth century and used as a prison between 1655

Palaces in Trapani

Palazzo Malato

Malatto Palace is a large building in the historic centre of Trapani, with frontage on two streets. It was built in the eighteent

Palaces in Trapani

Palazzo Manzo

Manzo Palace stands at the end of the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. It was built in the eighteenth century, in the late baroque style,

Churches in Sienna

San Giuseppe Church

At the end of Viccolo della Fonte, which is a small street beside the Communal Palace, you will find a small Renaissance church w

Churches in Pisa

San Nicola Church

Built in 1097, the Church of St. Nicholas was enlarged between 1297, and 1313, by the Augustinians, perhaps following the design o

Churches in Pisa

San Frediano Church

The San Frediano Church, constructed in 1061, having 3 ships, houses a XII century crucifix. During a renovation they added 16th c

Palaces in Trapani

Grand Hotel Palace

The majestic palace that housed the old Grand Hotel Plaza Garibaldi presides in Trapani. It is a lovely building with 4 floors, pa

Squares in Bellegra

Beato Mariano Square Fountain

When visiting the village of Bellegra, we came upon one of the most emblematic places of the area named Piazza del Beato Mariano R

Cathedrals in Piazza Armerina

Duomo of Armerina Square

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This town has a beautiful cathedral (duomo) which is enjoys a beautiful location where you can find all the interesting things in

Churches in Acireale

San Sebastiano Church

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We had to go to Acirale to learn about the saint San Sebastian. From the beginning we shared some banter with our friends on the "

Palaces in Rome

Villa Torlonia

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Also located in the beautiful park surrounding Villa Torlonia in Rome, is the so-called Temple of Saturn, a building constructed i

Churches in San Gimignano

Chiesa di San Bartolo

The Church of San Bartolo and the remains of the church of San Francesco are part of the Franciscan order. History records show t