Venice by Stephen Fryers “I had lived in the Ventian lagoon in the late ‘90s but had not returned to the island for well over 12 years, until a recent business trip allowed me to go back. I was lucky to have a Sunday free and the weather in December played ball with one of […]
In 1910 a new car manufacturer was formed, launching its first vehicle, the A.L.F.A 24HP. What was A.L.F.A went on to become Alfa Romeo, one of Italy’s producers of design icons… Who hasn’t, at some point, hankered after an Alfa Romeo? Anyone who has petrol rather than blood running through their veins will appreciate the […]
Brian Lloyd Duckett, by email “Please see the attached, it was taken last week in Venice, on a trip out to Burano. We were sitting on the wall looking out to the Lagoon, enjoying a gelato, when this guy came past…”
Robert Gray, Los Angeles, California “This photo was taken in Assisi during the Mille Miglia. The auto is a 1929 Mercedes-Benz 720 SSK. This is a great event for any auto enthusiast, as the Franciscan appears to be.”
Catherine Crehan, Rotherham “The sea at Cefalù, Sicily. This is the archway that gives you your first glimpse of the coast.”
During the Second World War, Pope Pius XII was criticized for his perceived lack of aggressive action towards Nazi Germany. But he actually did more than was known at the time… On 15 October 1943, thousands of men, women and children gathered around Pope Pius XII during his inspection tour of Rome after an American […]
Nicola Stott, Milnrow “A shot from the top of Malcesine, Lake Garda, last September. A gorgeous day but extremely cool up there!”
Jason Barrett, Washington, DC “Ciao Italia! magazine! Attached is a photo I took of a bike outside of a building in Florence. Since I’m a fan of watermelon, I couldn’t resist the colors! Hope you like it! Ciao for now! :-)”
Elizabeth Jones, Guildford “This is Venice, in spring time, before the crowds have arrived. We had just come to the end of our first gondola trip and were standing watching another gondolier passing and relishing the wonderful experience.”
Sheryl Miccoli, by email “The attached photo is a view of the Euganean Hills taken from Montegrotto Terme, where I’ve been living part-time for the past four years. It’s a lovely area, with all the facilities you would expect in a spa resort and also within easy reach of Padova, Venice, Verona, Lake Garda and […]