Lake Como, Lombardy
24. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Lake Como is a glacial lake, the third largest in Italy. At over 400 metres (1,300 feet) deep, it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe, and the bottom of the lake is more than 200 metres (660 ft)Weiterlesen
Menaggio, Italy
24. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ 🌬 24 °C
A balmy afternoon on the shores of Lake Como in Northern Italy. Menaggio has a wonderful tree-lined promenade along the lakeshore.
Mezzegra, Italy
24. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
Overlooking Lake Como in the afternoon sun, this spot is just gorgeous.
The Streets of Torino
25. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Wide boulevards, narrow lanes, crazy traffic - that's Torino streets. There's lots of graffiti and despite the french look to the city, it feels quite dirty. No doubt whatsoever, that it is a busyWeiterlesen
Roman Torino
25. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Torino was a Roman walled city. There is still evidence of the ancient Roman walls and the amphitheatre.
The Northern Roman Gate was built in brick and stone in 25BC by Augustus. It was restored toWeiterlesen
Piazzas in Turin
25. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The piazzas are a feature of the Torino city layout. They are pedestrian only and huge.
Architecture in Turin
25. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Imposing, ornate and feeling French - the architecture is wonderful in the old city of Turin.
Art Deco in Turin
25. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The art deco gallerias of Turin are stunning. The Romano Galleria now hosts a cinema, shopping and a hotel. The Galleria San Federico retains the original Lux Cinema & shopping.
Cafe Florio opened inWeiterlesen
The Shroud of Turin
25. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The Chapel where the Shroud of Turin is held is currently under massive refurbishment and has been since a fire in 1997. It will open again in 5 days, so we missed out. The actual shroud is onlyWeiterlesen
Shopping in Torino
25. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Shopping in Turin is walking along marble cloisters around huge piazzas. This area often has inclement weather, hence the need to be undercover.
Juventus is the local premier league soccer team andWeiterlesen
Quirky Turin
25. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Pigeons; imposing statues in almost every piazza; decorative streetlamps; a touch map of the city for the blind; Macdonalds with a historic feel; second-hand book stalls along the university walls - aWeiterlesen
Dinner in Cinzano, Piedmont
25. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Travelled into the hills above Torino to a traditional farmhouse-style kitchen restaurant and had a delicious 4 course meal. As we entered, cyclists training in the Italian hills, rode through theWeiterlesen
A Taste of Piedmont
25. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
A vegetable bruschetta for starters; ravioli; zucchini slice with a curry dressing; beef, gravy and roasted potatoes; chocolate mousse cake and gelato. I'm sure they all had fancier names than that!
Aosta Valley
26. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
The Aosta Valley is a region of northwest Italy bordered by France and Switzerland. Lying in the Western Alps, it's known for the iconic, snow-capped peaks the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa andWeiterlesen
Aosta
26. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Aosta is the principal city of Aosta Valley, a bilingual region in the Italian Alps. It is situated near the Italian entrance of the Mont Blanc Tunnel. Aosta's history dates back to 25BC with theWeiterlesen
Church of Sant'Orso, Aosta
26. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
This intriguing church is part of a still-operating monastery. The church dates back to the 10th century but was altered on several occasions, notably in the 15th century, when the ruling familyWeiterlesen
The Cloisters & Crypt of Sant'Orso
26. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
There’s a special feeling about the cloisters. The carvings at the top of each column tell bible stories and fables.
The crypt was the original building on this site. The columns are all different.Weiterlesen
Aosta, the Roman Ruins
26. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
The Arco di Augusto is a squat and rather austere triumphal arch was built in 25BC at the entrance to the town.
The Pretorian Gate was Aosta's main Roman gate.
What remains of the city's Roman forumWeiterlesen
Cathedral Santa Maria Assunta, Aosta
26. September 2018 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The Cathedral, built in the 4th century and replaced in the 11th century by a new facade dedicated to the Madonna. It is annexed to the Roman Forum. Inside, the carved 15th-century walnut-wood choirWeiterlesen
Mont Blanc
26. September 2018 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Mont Blanc, meaning "White Mountain", is the highest mountain in the Alps and the highest in western Europe. It rises 4,808.7 m above sea level and is situated in a corner of France where it is closeWeiterlesen
Great San Bernadino Pass
26. September 2018 in der Schweiz ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
The Great St Bernard Pass at 2,469 m (8,100 ft)) is the third highest road pass in Switzerland. It connects Martigny, Switzerland with Aosta in Italy. It is the lowest pass lying on the ridge betweenWeiterlesen
To the Mountains, Tasch
26. September 2018 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The road to the mountains winds up through the gorges, over high bridges and long tunnels. We follow the Rhone River up towards its headwaters. Huge rocks litter the river bed. We see many the size ofWeiterlesen
Zermatt Shuttle
27. September 2018 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Täsch is the last point for most vehicles to Zermatt. So there is a regular 20 minute shuttle each way. It costs around €20 for the day ticket. The train winds its way up the mountain pass forWeiterlesen
Gornergratbahn
27. September 2018 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
The Gornergrat is a cog railway that climbs the mountains above Zermatt to a viewing point at Gornergrat 3089m. From here, it is the closest point to the Matterhorn and the glacier field spawningWeiterlesen
The Matterhorn
27. September 2018 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Thanks to its shape and its free-standing position, the Matterhorn is considered to be the epitome of a mountain. There is no better-known mountain in the world whose natural shape is so close to aWeiterlesen