Lake Como, Lombardy
24 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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) Czytaj więcej
Menaggio, Italy
24 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ 🌬 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 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
Overlooking Lake Como in the afternoon sun, this spot is just gorgeous.
The Streets of Torino
25 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
Roman Torino
25 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
Piazzas in Turin
25 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The piazzas are a feature of the Torino city layout. They are pedestrian only and huge.
Architecture in Turin
25 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Imposing, ornate and feeling French - the architecture is wonderful in the old city of Turin.
Art Deco in Turin
25 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
The Shroud of Turin
25 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
Shopping in Torino
25 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
Quirky Turin
25 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
Dinner in Cinzano, Piedmont
25 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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 the Czytaj więcej
A Taste of Piedmont
25 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
Aosta
26 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
Church of Sant'Orso, Aosta
26 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
The Cloisters & Crypt of Sant'Orso
26 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ⛅ 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. Czytaj więcej
Aosta, the Roman Ruins
26 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ☀️ 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 forum Czytaj więcej
Cathedral Santa Maria Assunta, Aosta
26 września 2018, Włochy ⋅ ☀️ 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 Czytaj więcej
Mont Blanc
26 września 2018, Francja ⋅ ☀️ 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 Czytaj więcej
Great San Bernadino Pass
26 września 2018, Szwajcaria ⋅ ☀️ 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 Czytaj więcej
To the Mountains, Tasch
26 września 2018, Szwajcaria ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
Zermatt Shuttle
27 września 2018, Szwajcaria ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
Gornergratbahn
27 września 2018, Szwajcaria ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
The Matterhorn
27 września 2018, Szwajcaria ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej