Tag: Italy
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Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro
Piazza dell’Anfiteatro is a square at north-east quadrant of the walled heart of Lucca, an area of Tuscany, Italy. The ring of buildings enclosing the sq follows the elliptical form of the prior 2nd century Ancient Rome Amphitheater of Lucca. The sq could be reached through four gateways located in the four vertices of the…
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Lucca Cathedral
The Lucca Cathedral also known as the San Martino Cathedral in Lucca is a beautiful marble cathedral with spectacular Romanesque sculptures on its facade and a crucifix sheltered inside. Lucca Cathedral was consecrated in 1070 by Pope Alexander II, previously the Bishop of Lucca. The impetus for substituting the Church of St. Martin with a…
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Guinigi Tower
The Guinigi Tower is the most important tower in Lucca and one of the few remaining towers around the city walls, the Guinigi is an impressive 44.25 meters high tower that used to be the residence of one of the most powerful and wealthy families in Tuscany during 1300’s. The Towers was used for protection…
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10 Amazing Facts about Genoa
FUN & INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GENOA Before Italy was United and became the Italian Republic, Genoa was a republic that included the island of Corsica. The World’s greatest explorer Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa in 1451 and donated part of his income from the discovery of the Americas to his hometown. His house…
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Lighthouse of Genoa
The Lighthouse of Genoa also called Lanterna and is situated on the hill of San Benigno, stands at 249 feet and is the worlds fifth tallest lighthouse and is the second tallest “traditional” lighthouse, the lighthouse was built by Masonry in 1128. Since 1543 and until 1902 when the Île Vierge was built, it was…
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Palazzo Rosso
Palazzo Rosso was constructed in 1671 and construction finished in 1677, Pietro Antonio Corradi was the Architect of this historical palace of Genoa and was owned by the Brignole Sale family until 1874. Maria Brignole Sale, duchess of Galliera, left the Palace to the City of Genoa, so it can increase its artistic splendor and…
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Palazzo Ducale
Genoa’s Palazzo Ducale or Ducal Palace is one of the city’s most prestigious Palaces. Construction began in 1298 and was completed in 1783, This was the era when Genoa was Asserting economic power throughout the Mediterranean. The Republic bought the Palazo Fiesscho, which was an adjoining building to the Palace and incorporated it to the new…
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Palazzo Reale di Genova
The Palazzo Reale is known as the Royal Palace or Palazzo Stefano Balbi is a major palace in Genoa and In 1823 the Palace was sold to the Royal House of Savoy However since 1919 the Palace is now the property of the State. The Construction of The Palazzo Reale first began in 1618 for the…
