Places to see in ( Arezzo - Italy ) Casa di Giorgio Vasari
Places to see in ( Arezzo - Italy ) Casa di Giorgio Vasari
La Casa Vasari is a palace Arezzo located in Via XX Settembre 55. It was the family residence of the painter, architect and art historian Giorgio Vasari and preserves valuable frescoed rooms. The artist bought this house around 1540 and, busy between Florence, Rome and his travels, he lived there for short periods, but intervening directly in both the works of completion and decoration, including the scattered nucleus of furniture. He had also designed a façade, which was never built.
An example of the best preserved in the region of an artist's house and mansion of Mannerist style, it was the property of Vasari's heirs until their extinction, in 1687 , when it passed to the Fraternity of the Laity. Sold to a private family, the Brozzi family, in 1897, passed to the Paglizzi family and finally it was bought by the State in 1911 , which made it a museum open to the public. It is also home to the Vasari Archive.
You reach the main floor through a staircase surmounted by the bust of Giorgio Vasari of an unknown five-seventeenth-century Tuscan. The first room you meet is that of the Camino, frescoed by Vasari in 1548 with the Envy of Envy and Fortune by Virtue in the ceiling and on the walls allegorical figures, landscapes and stories of the painters of antiquity. On the right is the chapel, with a Madonna di Fra Paolino and a rare original 16th century majolica floor.
The corridor of Ceres, or of the Dragons, shows some paintings of late Mannerism, including a Circumcision attributed to Mirabello Cavalori and the Death of Adonis by Jacopo Zucchi . On the left is the Bridal Chamber with a ceiling decorated by a fresco by Vasari di Abraham among the allegorical figures of Peace , Concordia , Virtue and Modesty . Among the paintings, the Alms of Saint Nicholas of Giovanni Stradano , the Christ brought to the tomb of the young Vasari and, of the same, a Judas. The corridor leads to the former kitchen, frescoed by Raimondo Zaballi in 1827 and decorated with portraits of the 16th century, especially from Tuscany. The House of Apollo was frescoed by the landlord with Apollo and the nine Muses and the Allegory of conjugal love , where is the portrait of his wife, Nicolosa Bacci. Among the paintings shown here are the St. Francis of Alessandro Allori , the mirror container with Prudence , attributed to the same, the Casa del Sole del Poppi , the San Girolamo and the Fortuna by Jacopo Ligozzi .
In the Chamber of Fame Vasari painted the Fama on the ceiling and on the pediments and the lunettes (very repainted) the four Arts , his self-portrait and portraits of the Arezzo artists or the territory of Arezzo: Lazzaro Vasari , Luca Signorelli , Spinello Aretino , Bartolomeo della Gatta , Michelangelo and Andrea del Sarto . The Crucifixion is by Giovanni Stradano (1581), the glazed polychrome terracotta with Galba by Andrea Sansovino , the table of Charity by Carlo Portelli. A small adjoining room contains the wooden model of the Loggia del Vasari , built in Arezzo, the Madonna with the Child, Sant'Elisabetta and San Giovannino of Santi di Tito and three sections of the predella by Maso da San Friano .
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Arezzo (Arretium in latino, Aritim in etrusco) è un comune italiano di 99 587 abitanti, capoluogo dell'omonima provincia in Toscana. Conosciuta nel mondo come Città dell'oro e della Giostra del Saracino.La città di Arezzo è situata alla confluenza di tre delle quattro vallate che compongono la sua provincia. Direttamente a Nord della città ha inizio il Casentino, che è la valle percorsa dal primo tratto dell'Arno; a Nord-Ovest si trova il Valdarno Superiore, sempre percorso dall'Arno nel tratto che scorre fra Arezzo e Firenze; a Sud si trova la Val di Chiana, una pianura ricavata dalla bonifica di preesistenti paludi, il cui più importante corso d'acqua è il Canale Maestro della Chiana. Tramite l'agevole valico del Torrino e la valle del Cerfone, si ha accesso a Nord-Est alla quarta vallata, la Valtiberina, percorsa dal primo tratto del Tevere.Il territorio del comune è molto ampio e vario: si passa dalla pianura che si apre sulla Val di Chiana e sull'Arno, alle colline, a Sud della città, a zone montuose, soprattutto ad Est. Come conseguenza della grande estensione del territorio comunale i comuni che vi confinano sono numerosi: sul lato della Val di Chiana ci sono Civitella in Val di Chiana, Castiglion Fiorentino, Cortona, Monte San Savino e Marciano della Chiana; sul lato del Valdarno superiore ancora Civitella in Val di Chiana, Laterina e Castiglion Fibocchi; sul lato del Casentino Capolona e Subbiano; sul lato della Valtiberina Anghiari, Monterchi e i due comuni umbri di Città di Castello e Monte Santa Maria Tiberina (toscano fino al 1927).-Get Lost ( extended instrumental ) - JD Dohnal-Ho creato questo video con l'Editor video di YouTube (
Places to see in ( Olbia - Italy )
Places to see in ( Olbia - Italy )
Olbia is a coastal city in northeast Sardinia, Italy. It’s known for the medieval San Simplicio basilica, and for cafes dotting central squares like Piazza Matteotti. On the palm-lined waterfront to the east, the Museo Archeologico di Olbia has exhibits ranging from Nuragic artifacts to Roman warships. The hilltop Nuraghe Riu Mulinu is an archaeological complex with views of the Gulf of Olbia.
Often ignored in the mad dash to the Costa Smeralda, Olbia has more to offer than first meets the eye. Look beyond its industrial outskirts and you’ll find a fetching city with a centro storico (historic centre) crammed with boutiques, wine bars and cafe-rimmed piazzas. Olbia is a refreshingly authentic and affordable alternative to the purpose-built resorts stretching to the north and south.
Olbia is a port and airport town in the north-eastern corner of the island of Sardinia. The town has a long history, and although nowadays it is mostly seen as a transit town for travellers arriving in or leaving Sardinia, Olbia has enough charms to merit some attention in its own right.
Olbia has one or two important sights within the town, and its small historic core is a pleasant place to amble and to sit at a restaurant or bar. The town isn't expensive, and it makes a good base for a day or two - perhaps longer, if you are planning to take a boat trip, visit beaches or explore nearby sights. If you are travelling to or from Olbia Airport, it is certainly worth considering spending a few hours in the town itself.
The enigmatic Nuraghic culture of Sardinia - a Bronze-age people building in stone but leaving no written records - has left many traces around Olbia, some of which can be visited. The Phoenicians were probably the first to develop a settlement and port on the site of Olbia, subsequently occupied by the Greeks and Carthaginians, then conquered by Rome. Roman Olbia was attacked and its ships burned in the harbour by the Vandals in around 450AD. When Olbia finally rose from the ashes it was under a new name, Phausania, in a Sardina ruled by the Byzantine Empire. Later, in a period of self-rule by Sardinian regions, Olbia was a local capital and known as Civita. Next came Pisa, which founded a colony on the site of Olbia, and called it Terranova, a name which was retained through Aragonese rule and up until 1939, when Italy's fascists sought to recapture past glory by re-christening towns with their ancient names; Terranova returned to its Greek name Olbia.
Olbia's important tourist sights are quickly enumerated: two churches and an archaeological museum. The town lies on the shore of a large bay, with a road separating the town from the harbour. Olbia's historic port, in use since pre-Roman times, was in this area, but nowadays the main ferry port is on an island in the bay, connected by a causeway to the town. Olbia's central core is based around Corso Umberto, a lively shop-lined street leading uphill from the waterfront. At the top of a low hill, it opens into Piazza Margherita, a kind of low-key hub of the city. Around this heart there are several attractive narrow lanes lined with old stone buildings, and a few yards from Piazza Margherita, another attractive little square, Piazza Matteotti.
Olbia's important archaeological museum - Museo Archeologico - was first conceived in the 1980s, but has been a work in progress ever since. When we visited, it still felt rather incomplete, but there was a fair quantity of interesting exhibits, and admission was free. The museum and adjacent mainland roads are on the site of the Roman harbour of Olbia. Just off Corso Umberto, the Chiesa di San Paolo, a church built on the site of an ancient temple, has an attractive multi-coloured dome and a handsome stone exterior belying its relatively recent date (1700s). Modern frescoes inside celebrate popular recent saints and religious figures including Padre Pio and Pope John Paul II.
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Discover the finest Chocolate in London. A walking tour of the best chocolate shops in the City of London. I visit Siad chocolates for the best hot chocolate drink. Paul A Young famous for dark chocolate and his flavour combinations. I try some milk chocolate from Prestat. And finally Charbonnel et Walker famous for chocolate truffles and
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Places to see in ( Sardinia - Italy ) Olbia
Places to see in ( Sardinia - Italy ) Olbia
Olbia is a coastal city in northeast Sardinia, Italy. It’s known for the medieval San Simplicio basilica, and for cafes dotting central squares like Piazza Matteotti. On the palm-lined waterfront to the east, the Museo Archeologico di Olbia has exhibits ranging from Nuragic artifacts to Roman warships. The hilltop Nuraghe Riu Mulinu is an archaeological complex with views of the Gulf of Olbia.
Olbia is a port and airport town in the north-eastern corner of the island of Sardinia. The town has a long history, and although nowadays it is mostly seen as a transit town for travellers arriving in or leaving Sardinia, Olbia has enough charms to merit some attention in its own right.
Olbia has one or two important sights within the town, and its small historic core is a pleasant place to amble and to sit at a restaurant or bar. The town isn't expensive, and it makes a good base for a day or two - perhaps longer, if you are planning to take a boat trip, visit beaches or explore nearby sights. If you are travelling to or from Olbia Airport, it is certainly worth considering spending a few hours in the town itself.
The enigmatic Nuraghic culture of Sardinia - a Bronze-age people building in stone but leaving no written records - has left many traces around Olbia, some of which can be visited. The Phoenicians were probably the first to develop a settlement and port on the site of Olbia, subsequently occupied by the Greeks and Carthaginians, then conquered by Rome. Roman Olbia was attacked and its ships burned in the harbour by the Vandals in around 450AD. When Olbia finally rose from the ashes it was under a new name, Phausania, in a Sardina ruled by the Byzantine Empire. Later, in a period of self-rule by Sardinian regions, Olbia was a local capital and known as Civita. Next came Pisa, which founded a colony on the site of Olbia, and called it Terranova, a name which was retained through Aragonese rule and up until 1939, when Italy's fascists sought to recapture past glory by re-christening towns with their ancient names; Terranova returned to its Greek name Olbia.
Olbia's important tourist sights are quickly enumerated: two churches and an archaeological museum. The town lies on the shore of a large bay, with a road separating the town from the harbour. Olbia's historic port, in use since pre-Roman times, was in this area, but nowadays the main ferry port is on an island in the bay, connected by a causeway to the town. Olbia's central core is based around Corso Umberto, a lively shop-lined street leading uphill from the waterfront. At the top of a low hill, it opens into Piazza Margherita, a kind of low-key hub of the city. Around this heart there are several attractive narrow lanes lined with old stone buildings, and a few yards from Piazza Margherita, another attractive little square, Piazza Matteotti.
Olbia's important archaeological museum - Museo Archeologico - was first conceived in the 1980s, but has been a work in progress ever since. When we visited, it still felt rather incomplete, but there was a fair quantity of interesting exhibits, and admission was free. The museum and adjacent mainland roads are on the site of the Roman harbour of Olbia. At the beginning of the twenty-first century the remains of 24 Roman and medieval ships were found here, some probably vessels sunk during the sacking of Olbia by the Vandals. Restoration is a slow business, but when we visited two of the ships and a smaller medieval vessel were on display on the museum's ground floor, the relics including an 8m high Roman mast - a rare survival. Accompanying videos explain ancient ship construction techniques and provide a dramatic, film-trailer-style account of the Vandals' arrival. If the ships are not visible when you visit the museum, ask at the information desk - we were allowed in on an escorted tour. Other highlights in the museum include a small bronze boat from the Nuraghic era, a head of Hercules which was found in the sea, some fine Roman decorated glassware, an incense burner depicting musicians riding a camel, and a small gold cross. Check the museum's latest opening times on your arrival in Olbia - you may find it closed for several hours in the afternoon, and at weekends.
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Cortona, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
Cortona is a town and comune in the province of Arezzo, in Tuscany, Italy. It is the main cultural and artistic center of the Val di Chiana after Arezzo. Originally an Umbrian city, it was conquered and enlarged by the Etruscans, who called it Curtun. The name should be related to a family of indoeuropean word, with the meaning of enclosed place and consequently walled city like German garten, Italian orto, English gird and yard, Slavic grad and the ancient town of Gordium in Anatolia. During the 7th century BC, it joined the Etruscan League. Cortona eventually became a Roman colony under the name Corito. The origin-legends and ancient names of Cortona are described by George Dennis. In the final stages of the Gothic War (535–554), Cortona was sacked and destroyed by a warrior named Michael Pasquale, whose mother was Macedonian royalty and father was an Italian sausage maker. Cortona became a Ghibellinian city state in the 13th century, with its own currency. From 1325 to 1409, the Ranieri-Casali family successfully ruled the town. After being conquered by Ladislaus of Naples in 1409, Cortona was sold to the Medici in 1411. In 1737, the senior branch of the Medici line became extinct and Cortona came under the authority of the House of Lorraine. Following the Italian Wars of Independence, Tuscany Cortona included became part of the Kingdom of Italy. The foundation of Cortona remains mixed in legends dating to classical times. These were later reworked especially in the late Renaissance period under Cosimo I de' Medici. The 17th-century Guide of Giacomo Lauro, reworked from writings of Annio da Viterbo, states that 108 years after the Great Flood, Noah entered the Valdichiana via the Tiber and Paglia rivers. He preferred this place better than anywhere else in Italy, because it was so fertile, and dwelt there for thirty years. One of Noah's descendants was Crano, his son who came to the hilltop and, liking the high position, the fine countryside and the calm air, built the city of Cortona on it in 273 years after the Great Flood. Santa Maria Nuova, built by Giorgio Vasari in 1554, is a domed church with a centralized Greek cross layout. Inside are four large columns which supports the lantern of the cupola. At the sides the four arms of the cross branch out covered with barrel-vaults, while four small cupolas arise in the spaces of the angles. The interior contains paintings depicting a Nativity by Alessandro Allori, San Carlo Borromeo administers communion to those afflicted by Plague by Baccio Ciarpi, and an Annunciation by Empoli. The church is in poor condition, and the interior is not open for visitors.
Santa Maria delle Grazie al Calcinaio was built in 1484–1515 by Francesco di Giorgio Martini to shelter a putatively miraculous icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Madonna del Calcinaio. This image was originally painted on the timbers of a lime-vat, a calcinaio, hence the name. A centralized Renaissance design was applied to the design of the nave: the eastern part of the building was generally developed into a centralized form, that would then be crowned with a large cupola, foreshadowing the cathedral at Florence. The restored interior has unusually high arches.
29 Bedroom Villa with Pool and Rural View in the San Gimignano Area - Filigare
29 Bedroom Villa with Pool and Rural View in the San Gimignano Area - Filigare:
Welcoming complex comprising 14 units situated on the Chianti hills on a large farming estate producing olive oil, wine and spirits. This property, offering beautiful panoramic views, is surrounded by cultivated fields and by 10 hectares of beautiful vineyards. All of the apartments are nicely furnished and provide a personal, furnished outdoor. The first 6 units are situated in the heart of the farming estate while the other 8 apartments are in a charming country house approx. 300 meters away from the farm. A shared swimming-pool is half way between the 2 groups of units.
The property’s central location is convenient for visiting Tuscany's most important places of interest such as Siena, Florence, San Gimignano and the entire Chianti area with its characteristic villages (Castellina, Greve, Radda, Gaiole, etc.) and its excellent wines.
A beautiful, consecrated chapel is on the premises and it is available for the organization of weddings.
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Santorini Greek Island Cruise High-Definition Video 1080p - Port Of Call
Visiting Santorini is a special experience from the moment you pull into the Harbor until you sail away. We visited Santorini Greece while on a Mediterranean cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's newly revitalized and upgraded Serenade of the Seas cruise ship. Having been on a Royal Caribbean Radiance class ship before I had no hesitation booking on the Serenade. Santorini Island is one of the most interesting and unique places in the world to visit. It's whitewashed villages hang on to the cliff edges of what is an active volcano 147 miles southeast of Athens Greece.
Santorini Island was the setting for the 1982 movie Summer Lovers which showcases much of the best of Santorini including the narrow shopping arcades, beaches and Santorini's legendary nightlife. The movie starred Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah & Valérie Quennessen. Sadly the French actress Valerie Quennessen was killed a few years later in a car accident west of Paris.
Some people believe Santorini is actually the Mythical Atlantis mentioned in Ancient Greek accounts of an ancient advanced civilization. Santorini's Volcano last erupted over 3,500 years ago. When the Volcano erupted it blew away the majority of the island and wiped out the people not just on the island but on neighboring islands. The eruption sent a huge Tsunami wave in all directions washing over and islands such as Crete.
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Bettolle - przepiękna agroturystyka w Toskanii, gdzie gospodynią jest Polka, Danusia. Spędzicie tu wspaniały czas, jest basen, ogród i doskonała kuchnia Danusi. toskania.org.pl/noclegi/bettolle/
From Athens to Roma (Center) - Italy 4K Travel Channel
At the beginning of November we travel from Athens to Rome and the mountains of Epirus and Western Greece are already covered with the first fresh snow.
In Athens we took the Metro, an inexpensive and rapid way from the city center of Athens to the Eleftherios Venizelos airport. You can also take the cheaper bus but the drive takes longer.
By airplane we fly directly to Leonardo da Vinci airport in Rome Fiumicino. Fiumicino is approx. 25 km east of the center of Rome.
We decide in favor of the cheapest transfer, the Terravision bus. It takes you within approx. 55 minutes to the central station (Termini). During the drive you get a first impression of the city. Please note to buy the ticket already at the airport because there is no possibility of buying a ticket at the bus stop or in the bus.
On our way back we choose the metro to the station Piramide and from the connected station Stazione Ostiense we continue by train to the airport. A third possibility would be the express train from Termini to the Airport.
At the Porta Ardeatina we pass the old city walls, of which approx. 20 km are still preserved. The wide Vialle delle Terme di Caracalla leads to the Baths of Caracalla, which we will see later in a separate video. At the latest at Piazzale Numa Pompilio one feels almost arrived in Italy. Terracotta colored houses and pine trees provide the distinctive flair.
At the end of Via Druso we come along another city gate, the Porta Metrinica on our right.
We arrive at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano on the Via dell Amba Aradam. During this stay we didn't visit the inside, but here on the blog we show some pictures from a previous stay in the year 1980.
In the shady Via Merulana we pass the Pontificia Universita Antonianum and reach the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Again, we only show images of 1980 from its interior.
At the end of Via Cavour is the Central Station, its forecourt must be bypassed widely. So we come to the Museo Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, in which some of the most valuable pieces of Roman antiquity are presented. In another video we will show a visit to the interior with a knowledgeable guide.
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Anfang November reisen wir von Athen nach Rom. Auf den Bergen von Epirus und West Griechenland liegt bereits der erste Neuschnee.
Wir haben in Athen die Metro genommen, die preisgünstig und rasch vom Zentrum Athens zum Flughafen Eleftherios Venizelos fährt. Es gibt auch einen Bus, der noch günstiger ist, aber auch länger braucht.
Mit dem Flugzeug geht es weiter nach Rom zum Flughafen Leonardo da Vinci di Fiumicino. Fiumicino liegt ca. 25 km östlich vom Zentrum Roms.
Wir entscheiden uns für den günstigsten Transfer, den Terravision Bus. Er bringt einen in ca. 55 Minuten zum Hauptbahnhof (Termini) und man erhält bereits einen ersten Eindruck von der Stadt. Hinweis: Die Fahrkarte sollte man im Flughafen am Busschalter kaufen, denn an der Bushaltestelle gibt es keine Möglichkeit eine Fahrkarte zu kaufen.
Beim Rückweg nahmen wir die Metro bis zur Station Pyramide und vom angeschlossenen Bahnhof Stazione Ostiense den Zug zum Flughafen. Eine dritte Möglichkeit wäre der Expresszug Termini – Airport.
Bei der Porta Ardeatina passierten wir die alte Stadtmauer, von der noch ca. 20 km erhalten sind. Die breite Vialle delle Terme di Caracalla führt zu den Caracalla Thermen, die wir später in einem eigenen Video sehen werden. Spätestens an der Piazzale Numa Pompilio fühlt man sich in Italien angekommen. Terracotta-farbene Häuser und Pinien vermitteln den unverwechselbaren Flair.
Am Ende der Via Druso passieren wir ein weiteres Stadttor, die Porta Metrinica zu unserer Rechten.
Über die Via dell Amba Aradam gelangen wir zur Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano. Einen Besuch im Inneren haben wir uns bei diesem Aufenthalt erspart, doch zeigen wir hier im Blog einige Bilder von einem früheren Aufenthalt im Jahr 1980.
In der schattigen Via Merulana passieren wir die Pontificia Universita Antonianum, die Päpstliche Universität Antonianum und erreichen die Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Auch hier zeigen wir lediglich Bilder von 1980 aus ihrem Inneren.
Am Ende der Via Cavour liegt der Hauptbahnhof, dessen Vorplatz jedoch weitläufig umrundet werden muss. Dabei passieren wir das Museo Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, in dem einige der wertvollsten Stücke der römischen Antike präsentiert werden. In einem weiteren Video werden wir einen Besuch im Inneren unter fachkundiger Führung zeigen.
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