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    Lake Como, Lombardy

    September 24, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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) below sea level. This whole area is a playground for the rich and famous.Read more

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    The Streets of Torino

    September 25, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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 busy commercial hub for the north. The Po River, the longest in Italy (652km), flows eastward from the Alps to the sea near Venice.Read more

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    Roman Torino

    September 25, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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 to its original appearance between 1872-1934 by removing structural additions that had been added over the years.Read more

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    Art Deco in Turin

    September 25, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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 in 1780 on this site opposite the university. The student movements of 1821 were organised here. It was redecorated in 1845 with velvet banquettes, mirrors & frescoes. It was frequented by many famous politicians & travellers, including writers like Mark Twain who considered the Florio a favourite.Read more

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    The Shroud of Turin

    September 25, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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 only available to be seen every few years, last in 2015. The rebuilt chapel is the red-brick tower in these photos. It is sandwiched between the royal palace and the cathedral.Read more

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    Shopping in Torino

    September 25, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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 and Ronaldo #7 is the local hero.
    In one street, still preserved, the stone awnings designate the stall entry points for the old markets.    Read more

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    Quirky Turin

    September 25, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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 - a very interesting mix of old and new in Torino.Read more

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    Aosta Valley

    September 26, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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 and Gran Paradiso. The region’s countryside is dotted with medieval castles and fortresses. The steep valley sides are dotted with small villages.Read more

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    Aosta

    September 26, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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 the Romans. It's an architectural mix of Roman, Mediaeval and Neoclassical.
    We pass by a 500 year old tree that still stands despite being damaged by lightning. Original Mediaeval windows are seen with iron bars. The streets are narrow but are built on the Roman cross plan.    Read more

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    Church of Sant'Orso, Aosta

    September 26, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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 family ordered the original frescoes to be painted over and a new, lower roof installed.
    Adjoining the church are the cloisters and the palace. Under the church is the crypt where it is believed the saint was buried.
    The mosaic (under glass) was unearthed during excavations to try finding the saint's body. Our guide tells us about the secret encrypted messages in the mosaic.    Read more

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    The Cloisters & Crypt of Sant'Orso

    September 26, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 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. The Roman columns from around Aosta were reused. There’s a shrine to the saint after whom the church is named.Read more

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    Cathedral Santa Maria Assunta, Aosta

    September 26, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 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 choir stalls are particularly beautiful. Two mosaics on the floor, dating from the 12th to the 13th centuries, are also notable. Our guide tells us of the secret encrypted messages within the mosaic. During an archaeological dig, the scientists uncovered the original baptismal font which is now under glass.Read more

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    Mont Blanc

    September 26, 2018 in France ⋅ ☀️ 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 close to the borders of Italy and Switzerland. It is from Aosta's village square that we get great views.Read more

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    Great San Bernadino Pass

    September 26, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 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 between the two highest mountains of the Alps, Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa. It is located on the main watershed that separates the basin of the Rhône (flowing west) from that of the Po (flowing east).

    The Great St Bernard is one of the most ancient passes through the Western Alps, with evidence of use as far back as the Bronze Age and surviving traces of a Roman road. In 1800, Napoleon's army used the pass to enter Italy,

    The road winds through very steep gorges and high along ridges. There are many tunnels and bridges. Avalanche tunnels dot the route.    Read more

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    To the Mountains, Tasch

    September 26, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 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 of a house displaying easily the force of water in this region.Read more

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    Zermatt Shuttle

    September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 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 for about 15 minutes.Read more

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    Gornergratbahn

    September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 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 spawning several glaciers. It takes about 33 minutes with 5 stops along the way. The mountain panorama from the top is surrounded by 29 peaks over 4,000m high.Read more

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    The Matterhorn

    September 27, 2018 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 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 a pyramid. 100 million years ago, enormous forces brought Africa closer to Europe. 50 million years later, as the rock masses folded and deformed, the Matterhorn was born from the rock thrusting upwards.
    The Matterhorn is 4,478m high and it was first climbed in 1865. More than 500 mountaineers have died on this mountain.
    We look through binoculars which name the mountains as you pan around. On the Matterhorn, the display shows the first climbing route.
    One photo I took thru a telescope showing the route of the first ascent.    Read more

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