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Here I am with the second part of my walk to Monte Tiberio, so make sure you read the article from last week if you haven’t done already!
Just came out the gate of Villa Jovis you will notice a small path on your right that goes into the woods…Well if you are adventurous enough, that is the “Path of the Calanche” a shortcut that leads you to Villa Lysis.
It takes about 15-20 minutes downhill but is quite steep and not suitable for everyone, but if you decide to go that way it really worth it.
Once you get down you will find the gate of the lovely Villa Lysis also known as Villa Fersen.
It was built by the French Count Jacques d’Adelsward Fersen in 1905 during his exile on Capri.
Fersen was one of the most eccentric visitors to the island and wanted to create a residence in a secluded areas, in a romantic place on a cliff peak overlooking the sea, with arcs and dome roofs to give it a classical flair.
The villa has three floors and each room has a magical meaning, for example, the “fumeria” where Fersen used to smoke opium,
or the main lounge with a sofa placed in front of three windows that overlooks the sea.
In addition to being Fersen’s retreat, Villa Lysis also became a gathering place for artists, intellectuals, poets, and writers who visited Capri during the 1900’s drawn to its beauty and leisurely lifestyle.
Before you leave, enjoy the view from the terraces and walk in the park so you don’t miss even a corner of this amazing place.
As always make sure to check the opening and closing times on the website (http://www.villalysiscapri.com/) and bring a book with you to read on the steps or your camera to take fantastic pictures of that wonderful scenery.
Make sure not to miss this experience.
See you soon
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Hi everyone! Today I want to bring you with me on the top of Monte Tiberio the second highest peak on the island, where the emperor Tiberius built the greatest of its 12 villas here in Capri.
Dedicated to Jovis (Jupiter), the king of the gods, Villa Jovis was the most beautiful and regal palace of them all and from here the emperor ruled the empire for more than eleven years.
Climbing on the top of the villa you will be in a big open space where you can admire the entire villa from above and you will find a little church the “Chiesa di Santa Maria del Soccorso” built in 1610 and a huge bronze statue of the Madonna watching everything from up there.
Up here you have an amazing view on Ischia and Procida islands, all the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrento Peninsula and then the Gulf of Salerno, while on the other side the view overlooks Capri.
Going towards the exit of the villa, have a look down to a 330 meter drop to the incredibly blue sea below…well you may think that it’s amazing but you are looking at the famous “Tiberius’s Leap”, place where, according to local legend, disobedient servants and undesired guests were hurled over the cliff by order of the Emperor.
And now that you know it, would you still want to look down?
Here in front of the gate our walk ends but I want to give you some advices:
As the route to Villa Jovis is quite long (it takes 45 minutes), I recommend to bring with you a bottle of water and comfy shoes and also make sure to check the opening times before you go!
But it’s not the end! As I said the route to Villa Jovis takes a bit of time and effort, so make sure, if you have time to add two stops along the route: Parco Astarita and Villa Lysis. This way you can make the most of your walk!
But you will know more about this next week in a new post.
So stay tuned!
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Finally this is the end of my holiday in Corsica, I hope you read the others and enjoyed them, if you didn’t go check it out!
DAY FOUR
This was our last day in the south of Corsica, and we did not know whether to go to the sea or to the mountains, so we decided to do both.
Early in the morning we went to the beach of Santa Giulia, which fortunately was empty at that hour.
The water was incredibly cold but as it would have been our last swim we still decided to go into the water and relax on my beautiful floating donut.
Since we didn’t do other water sports I wanted to go jet skiing but unfortunately they were all booked, so we decided to hire one stand-up paddle each. I thought it would be difficult but it was very easy and I did not fall even once!
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After an hour we were very tired and after having returned the board we did some snorkelling and ate a sandwich enjoying for the last time that paradise. Around two in the afternoon we returned to the room to wash and change us and then we took the car to go to the mountains.
We started from Porto Vecchio going to the “Ospédale” and the road became more and more mountainous and spectacular. The first stop was at the “lac de l’Ospédale”, a huge artificial lake that was partially dried and left exposed the tree trunks cut to build it.
The feeling of being on a lake bed was a bit strange and all those cut trees were creepy, but it still was a good experience.
Going up among the mountain roads we laid the car again to see “Notre Dame des Neiges”, the statue of a lady placed on a pile of stones that had in the background the sharp needles of Aigulies de Bavella.
The weather was very cold so we decided to continue to our destination. This was the stream Purcaraccia near Quenza where there are many beautiful natural pools where you can swim. We parked the car and after a curve, the road leads into the bush to the valley of Purcaraccia. We had to ask for directions because the path was not marked and we were told that it was a walk of about 40 minutes into the woods, but unfortunately the road has become a bit difficult for us because we didn’t have the appropriate clothing and so sadly we went back.
But our sadness did not last long because the road downhill was even more beautiful than the one where we got!
It was a beautiful mountain road full of switchbacks where we met cows, pigs, free boars walking in the street, and people gave them some food!
Continuing to Solenzara we found the dried bed of the river Solenzara that has formed natural pools. So we stopped and we went to see. They weren’t the pools I wanted to see but were still spectacular with the mountains behind.
After we decided it was time to go because we had to pack our bags.
DAY FIVE
Early in the morning we said goodbye to our beautiful villa and to the amazing view of Santa Giulia and we drove up to Bastia where we would spend the night.
Since it was early to check-in we went to a mall to do some shopping and eat something, and after a couple of hours we decided it was time to go to the hotel, the Best Western Corsica Hotels Bastia Centre. We rested for a bit and then we went out to explore the city. We visited the old town and the harbor area.
Then we had dinner at a restaurant called Pizza Niulinca and then we went to sleep because the next morning we would have to face a long journey home.
Ends like this my holiday in Corsica, a beautiful island that will always remain in my heart.
I hope you enjoyed the posts and I’ll see you soon!
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This is the second part of my holiday in Corsica, I hope you read the first one and enjoyed it, if you didn’t go check it out!
This will not be the last part, in fact the latest article be published next week, so stay tuned!
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DAY TRHEE
The plan for that day was to go to Bonifacio and visit the area of Cape Pertusato and in the afternoon to go to the sea in a nearby beach. Unfortunately when we woke up he weather was awful but we decided to bring swimsuits with us hoping that the weather would improve, so we jumped in the car and after about an hour we arrived at our destination.
When we got to Cape Pertusato it was raining with the sun, but rain didn’t stop us, so we left the car and we started the walking path.
The path was long, all across the Mediterranean maquis, and the ground was muddy but as we went down to the sea the rain stopped.
We arrived in an amazing place, the rocks were smoothed by the sea and wind and they had very unique shapes, everything was covered with a layer of yellow sand .. it felt like being on the moon!
It’s the southern point of Corsica, overlooking the Straits of Bonifacio, the narrow corridor of sea that separates Sardinia from Corsica and is the windiest place of the whole country.
There were two huge rocks that dominate the landscape, one of which was in the water and it looked like a big boat, we took a ton of pictures and then decided to go back to car and go to Bonifacio.
As we climbed the path, we could already see the city, perched on its beautiful cliffs and we were charmed by that spectacle of nature.
Unfortunately all the car parks in the city were all busy and there was an intense traffic all around the city. So we decided, as the weather was good, to go to a beach I found that should have had pink sand and return to Bonifacio when traffic would be less.
The beach is called “La Tonnara” and is the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen.
The beach was not as big as the other, and there were not many people but had a beautiful landscape: the sea on one side and the mountains on the other and the sand was really pink (not extremely pink but a very similar colour to the tuna given by the quartz rocks present there).
In the water there was a small island which does not seem very far until we decided to swim up to it.
we took the snorkelling equipment and we started our trip to the island and as soon as we put the head underwater, we were amazed by the amount and variety of fish that were there. It seemed an aquarium and as we got closer to the island the sea bottom became less deep and more and more full of fish, sea urchins, octopus and more.
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We did a fast exploration because it was very windy and cold and then we came back on the beach tired and exhausted.
We ate a sandwich and then we decided it was time to try again to go to Bonifacio.
This time we found parking and we took a lovely little train to go up in the old town.
The town was very pretty but very old and many houses were abandoned.
However, the view was spectacular!
Finished our tour we took the train back and we left the city headed to the villa, but before we decided to make a deviation on Rondinara beach which was located along the road. We paid five euro car park to leave the car for five minutes but we still went to the beach where we found a cow.
We walked a little ‘looking for other cows but unfortunately we didn’t find other.
Before returning to the villa we decided to make another stop at the food store to buy some meat for the barbecue.
That evening we had a delicious dinner and then we went to sleep ready for a new adventure.
See you next week with the last part of this amazing trip!
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In this post and in the next one I want to talk to you about my holiday in Corsica.
People call this island “Île de Beauté” that means island of beauty, and I think they’re right.
Villages are small and have an old world charm, beaches are beautiful and each one is different, and even the streets have breathtaking views. It’s also amazing how you can easily switch from the sea to the mountains whenever you want.
But now, let’s start!
We took the ferry from Livorno and after a huge delay of this and 4 hours of navigation, we finally arrived at the harbour of Bastia and after a couple of hours driving we arrived at our villa.
We stayed at Residence Marina di Santa Giulia right by the famous beach of Santa Giulia in the region of Porto Vecchio in southern Corsica.
Our villa was beautiful with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living room-kitchen and a nice terrace equipped with sun beds, a table and a barbecue. But the most spectacular thing was the view.
The whole bay in front of us, with its spectacular colors.
DAY ONE
Just woke up we decided to go on the beach of Santa Giulia. The beach had a fine, white sand and the sea had different shades of blue; the level of water was very low and you had to walk several meters before it became deeper.. It seemed a Caribbean beach!
There were a million of water sports and we decided to take the canoe and get to the other side of the bay, but it was a bit ‘complicated because the sea had become a bit’ rough but after all it was fun.
After we did some snorkelling and a walk in the pineforest near the beach.
Ithe afternoon we went back to our room to take a shower. Around six we went to Porto Vecchio and explored a bit the city.
The old town was very pretty and we got on the top of an old fort to admire the city from above, then we started looking for a restaurant to have dinner and found “Ondella” where we had a delicious meal.
As it was early we found that there was a bowling nearby and so we decided to spent the rest of the evening there playing games.
DAY TWO
When we woke up the weather was not the best so we decided to take the car and visit Ajaccio.
It took us three hours to get there through beautiful and characteristic mountain roads and as soon as when we arrived we went to see “Les Iles Sanguinaires”.
We left the car in a huge parking and we started along the path that led to the Genoese tower. From here a magnificent view of the islands that are called “Sanguinaire” because at sunset the rocks become blood red; unfortunately we could not see this phenomenon because it was midday but people say that it is fantastic.
Then we walked around Ajaccio and visited the Napoleon Bonaparte’s house and we took some pictures on the promenade.
After three more hours of driving, we finally back to our villa and after we rested a little bit we decided to take a walk on the beach at sunset.
It was a long walk but it really worth it.
After this we had dinner and went to sleep because we were all very tired and so ends this first part of my trip to Corsica.
I hope you enjoyed this first part and next week will upload the second post!
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If you want to enjoy a beautiful sunset, take a pleasant walk to escape from the summer heat or take a dip in the past, I suggest you to visit the ruins of Villa Damecuta and the beautiful pine forest in which they are located.
The easiest way to get there is the bus that leaves from Piazza della Pace: line Anacapri – Grotta Azzurra and ask the driver for the stop. Once off the bus you will find Via Amedeo Maiuri that leads you to a belvedere and a smaller road which will take you to Damecuta pine forest.
Here you will find the foundation of Villa Damecuta, one of the twelve villas that the Emperor Tiberius built in Capri. Unfortunately it was abandoned and damaged due to an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 a.c and later rediscovered and valued by Amedeo Maiuri.
Ruins of Villa Damecuta
Following the path you will bump into Damecuta Tower that was built in the time of the invasions of the Saracens pirates in the XII century and later used as a fort by the British during the war against the French in the Bourbon period.
I recommend this place because it can be a nice break to relax and breathe fresh air in peace immersed in the history.
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Walk on the pine needles hear the sound of wind in the trees, breathe and admire the sea, bring a mat and do yoga at sunset or just enjoy the day with your friends or your partner..
Do whatever you want but go there because it is really worth it.
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Today I went to my favourite place to swim..Mesola.
It is not the classic tourist beach, in fact it is not even a real beach, It’s a small cove of Anacapri’s coast.
This is not a place for everyone, it’s a place for the adventurous and lovers of nature. I say this because it’s a bit complicated and very hard to get there.
The cove of Mesola is located below the homonym fort along the “Path of the forts” the famous route which runs along the coast of Anacapri from Faro di Punta Carena to the Blue Grotto.
It’s narrowly the central fort so if you are planning to do the “path of the forts”, bring a swimsuit and a towel with you and enjoy a dip in this magical place.
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Once you arrive you will be completely immersed in the nature of a small valley where you can relax after a good swim with the smell of flowers and the singing of the cicadas.
The access to the sea is a bit ‘difficult and there are many stairs to go but once you are in the water, it will seem to be in a pool.
The water is a deep blue, and you can clearly see the bottom of the sea and admire lots of sea animals like fish and starfish, and if you have a GoPro or an underwater camera your photos will be amazing because the water is incredibly clear.
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I love to bring an inflatable with me so I can relax carried by the sea and sunbathing, hearing the sounds of nature.
I suggest you to bring a hat for the sun because there aren’t areas in the shadow and something to eat and drink, because there is no place where buy them.
Ah, and of course do not forget your camera and your swimsuit!
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Amsterdam is the perfect mix between romanticism and eccentricity and every corner hides something curious that will surprise you.
It is such a fascinating place that left me speechless. I think you should go there at least once in your life and in this post I will give you some tips on what to do.
1.When to visit?
The best time of year to visit Amsterdam is the spring because is the season when the flowers bloom, so you can take a day trip to Keukenhof to see the tulips, or in autumn. In autumn, the weather is often nicer than during the summer and the city is less crowded.
2. Rent a bike
Amsterdam is the city of bikes with 400km of cycle lanes, so hire a bike from MacBike or Yellow Bike and have fun!
But be careful because bike lanes can be crowded, and the rider are quite fast.
3. Relax in Vondelpark
Vondelpark is the largest green space in Amsterdam and is full of people jogging, roller-skating, listening to music, lazing about in grass or riding. Also if you are afraid to ride a bike through the crowded streets of the city this is the right place to take a ride in peace and safety.
So join with them and enjoy the park!
4. Cruise the canals
If you’re tired of all of the walking, a canal cruise is a great way to see the city without any effort and you’ll learn lots of fascinating facts. There are many different canal cruises to choose from so take the one that suits you and get on board!
5. Visit a “coffee shop.”
In Amsterdam there are more than 200 coffee shops as the Green House Centrum, the Smokey or The Bull Dog but these are not places for everyone. A coffee shop is different to a café, in Amsterdam is a place where you can smoke legally.
6. The red light district.
If you’re looking for sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll this is your place. It may sound strange but for me it is a magical place. During the day may seem like a quiet area with a few sex-shops but at night everything comes to life, the windows turn red and are full of girls waiting for their customers, from the bars and coffee shops you can smell marijuana and hear the screams and the noises of people enjoying themselves.
Remember that it’s not allowed to take pictures of the girls in the windows, so keep your camera into your pocket and enjoy your visit.
7. Visit museums
Amsterdam is the home of several interesting and unique museums. The Van Gogh Museum home of the largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh; The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam’s biggest museum of art and history home to thousands of masterpieces including Rembrandt; The Anne Franke House where Anne Frank hid from Nazi persecution with her family and four other people in the World War II. Here the queue could be crazy so I would even recommend purchasing tickets online.
8. The Heineken Experience
The old Heineken Brewery is a must for lovers of the famous blonde of Holland. It is a multi-sensory experience that will let you to smell, observe, touch and taste a Heineken in all steps of its manufacturing process.
9. Visit a flower market
The Bloemenmarkt is the world’s only floating flower market and is filled with an impressive array of plants and flowers, including the famous Dutch tulips. It’s a collection of scents and colors that will leave you speechless! And you can also buy flowers, bulbs and souvenirs to take home.
10. I amsterdam sign
You can find the letters located at the back of the Rijksmuseum but it’s pretty crowded during most of the day but you can’t go to Amsterdam and not get that iconic photo!
I hope you found my advice useful and have fun in Amsterdam!
See you soon
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If you’re on holiday in Capri you can’t miss a trip to Monte Solaro..
The most beautiful view of Capri is definitely what you admire from up there, the island’s highest point, at 589 meters above sea level. Here the view is boundless: a 360 ° view on the island of Capri at your feet and in front of you the amazing view of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples and Sorrento.
How to get there
From Capri just take the bus to Anacapri and get off at the first stop called “Piazza Vittoria”. As soon as you arrive take the stairs in front of you and there you will have two choices: going with the chairlift or by foot.
This is the hardest way but if you are brave and not afraid of heat there is the opportunity to walk up by foot and in an hour and a half you will be up but you will definitely need comfortable shoes, an hat for the sun and a lot of water.
Starting from Piazza Vittoria continue in the opposite direction to the chairlift and take Viale Axel Munthe until the laboratory Syrenis perfumes. On your right you will find a steep initial climb that will take you to Monte Solaro, but do not panic, once passed it, the road will be less steep and it will be much more pleasant!
If you don’t want to walk, the best solution is the “chairlift” ,small individual chairs, that will take you up on the mountain in about 10-15 minutes.
Times changes depending on the season so before you go, check on http://www.capriseggiovia.it/ website.
The journey is very pleasant and you will have the chance to see Anacapri literally under your feet, and this is just the beginning!
As soon as you get up continue until you reach the main terrace where you can take a refreshing slush or an ice cream at the bar whilst enjoying the view.
From up there you’ll have a 360 degree view on the island and everywhere you look you can admire the beauties that this offers: the Faraglioni rocks, Monte Tiberio and the Capri’s square, the blue sea of Anacapri’s coves and so much more.
If you want to be more adventurous, take the path that goes in a forest of chestnut trees that will lead you to an intersection.
Here in front of you, there is a cross you can climb up and have and amazing view on Anacapri or you can choose to go on the path on your right and go to Cetrella.
The hermitage of Cetrella consists of a small church where there lived hermits, belonging to the Franciscan Order and the Dominicans, who turned it into a place of spiritual retreat.
The atmosphere is charming and you’ll find yourself surrounded by greenery and wherever you lean you will have a breath taking view below you..
…and if you’re lucky you you can meet wild goats on your way!
I recommend you to go first to Cetrella and then when you come back decided to go up to the terrace and descend with the chairlift or eventually take the path in front of you and and walk down to the city.
Oh..I forgot to tell you something..Remember to bring your camera because the shots up here are spectacular!
Se you soon.
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This is the second part of my school trip so if you haven’t read my first article on Belgium, go check it out! Today I will talk about the second part of our trip..Amsterdam!
DAY ONE
After several hours of bus we finally arrived at our hotel, the WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam. It was a very nice hotel with very large rooms. It was located in the suburbs of the city in a quiet area, but well served by public transport.
After checking-in we had dinner there and we went out for a walk around the city despite we were incredibly tired.
DAY TWO
We woke up very early and the bus was already waiting for us to go to Keukenhof where we spent all morning.
It’s a huge park with a total of 800 varieties of tulips which opens in spring when these flowers bloom.
Unfortunately even though it was the right time, the weather was very cold and the flowers were covered with ice and the garden was not covered with flowers as it should be. However it was lovely to spend time there.
In the afternoon we took a boat trip and we could see the city from its fantastic channels.
Once we finished the tour we went to the Madame Tussauds which is located in the magnificent Dam Square, the heart of Amsterdam. Here in addition to the wax museum there are the Royal Palace and the Nationaal Monument.
After dinner we went to explore the “red light district“. It is a district full of strip clubs, lap dance, gay bars, sex shops and sex museums but despite all it is a quiet area during the day and night. The atmosphere is very unique, especially because of the red light coming from the windows, it seems to be in another world and I think it’s definitely worth a visit.
DAY THREE
Early in the morning we went to the Hermitage where we could admire a beautiful exhibition of Van Gogh’s paintings and many others and as soon as we finished we went to the Anne Frank House. The queue at the entrance was very long and it was very cold outside, so I recommend you to buy tickets online. We walk the same steps that Anne Frank walked when in the World War II, hid from Nazi persecution with her family and four other people. It was very touching.
After lunch we visited the flower market of Amsterdam (Bloemenmarkt).
It is a huge floating market where you’ll be lost in a thousand colours and scents of the flowers they sell, and so I did not miss the opportunity to buy some tulip bulbs to take home.
After this we went for a bike ride in Vondelpark. We rented bikes at a place very close to the park and we had to walk down the street and I do not hide that I was a bit scared but luckily the bike paths are everywhere and are very safe.
This park is fantastic and is full of people jogging, roller-skating, listening to music, lazing about in grass or like us riding. I think renting a bike is a must in the city of bikes and it is also very funny!
In the evening we had dinner at the Hard Rock Café and after we walked around the city getting lost among the narrow streets and bridges of the city, the coffee shops and the strange shops that are everywhere, then we stopped for an huge hot chocolate in “The Bull Dog” because outside was incredibly cold.
Late at night we went clubbing at the Escape Amsterdam, a huge night club located in the city center..It was amazing!
DAY FOUR
This was our last full day in Amsterdam and we went to the Begijnhof that is the only inner court in Amsterdam which was founded during the Middle Ages and it was originally a Béguinage.
..after we toured the streets of the city and we did some shopping.
Then we went to take some pictures to the famous inscription “IAmsterdam” and we ended the day at the Heineken Experience.
In this old brewery Heineken opened a tour for the fans of its beer where you could learn something about the process of making the famous pilsner and drink and taste it .
You can also experience the 4D experience where you ‘become’ a beer and you live the process in first person .. It was very cool!
I fell in love with this city with its channels, its crooked houses, its romance but especially for its eccentricity and I will definitely return one day…perhaps when the weather will be warmer so I’ll be able to see the beautiful flowering tulips that I could not see.
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“.. Isola, dai tuoi muri ho colto il piccolo fiore notturno e lo serbo sul petto. E dal mare, girando intorno a te, ho fatto un anello d’acqua che è rimasto sulle onde a cingere le torri orgogliose di pietra fiorita, le cime spaccate che ressero il mio amore e serberanno con mani implacabili l’impronta dei miei baci.”
This is the end of the beautiful poem “Chioma di Capri” by Pablo Neruda dedicated to Capri, the island that he called “reina de roca”, MY Island, an island so beautiful that has enchanted poets , famous men and great emperors from every time and from any place. Tiberius and Caligula, Friedrich Alfred Krupp, Axel Munthe, Edwin Cerio and Pablo Neruda, to Maksim Gorky and Vladimir Lenin are just some of the great people who have been fascinated by the beauty of this little corner of paradise.
Also known as the mermaid’s island – which according to legend, lived in the blue waters of the island – still attracts numerous visitors who make its breath-taking views the most desired destination.
In the Mediterranean vegetation, among agaves, prickly pears and gorse we find the great beauties of this place.
Two municipalities: Capri mistress of night life and of ‘elite, and Anacapri, with its simplicity, where the sun sets surrounded by nature. Two common as different but which come together to create a spectacle of nature.
Capri
Anacapri
Two mountains: Monte Solaro, the highest point and panoramic of the island and Monte Tiberio that the emperor with the same name chose as his residence.
Five are the most famous beaches: Marina Piccola with its clear waters and the view on the Faraglioni,; Palazzo a Mare, where two thousand years ago was bathing Tiberius and Marina Grande, these are the beaches of Capri.
Marina Grande
Palazzo a mare
Marina Piccola
Marina Piccola
In Anacapri we have the lighthouse of Punta Carena where you can watch the sun setting in the crystalline waters of the island and Gradola a small beach near the Blue Grotto.
Gradola
Gradola
Faro di Punta Carena
Faro di Punta Carena
Twelve are the villas that Tiberius built in Capri, equal to the number of the twelve Olympian gods. Three of them excel in vastness of the area: Villa Jovis, the upper one dedicated to Jupiter; Damecuta, in Anacapri; the third which has the name of Palazzo a Mare and the sea descends with the Bagni di Tiberio.
Villa Jovis
Villa Damecuta
Countless are the narrow and rocky coves where you can swim and many others are the caves as the White Grotto, the Green Grotto and the famous Blue Grotto, the Emperor Tiberius nymphaeum, his “private pool.”
White Grotto
Blue Grotto
Three are the main forts that once served to the defence of Capri: Orrico, Mesola and Pino, connected by a path that runs along the sea from the Blue Grotto to the Lighthouse of Punta Carena between rocks, cliffs and bays as fjords with turquoise waters.
Sentiero dei fortini
Three are also the massive rocks that guard the island: the Faraglioni Rocks: Saetta, Stella and Scopolo, home of the blue lizard.
Many are also the “Belvedere” from where you can admire breath-taking views: Viale Axel Munthe from which you see the Scala Fenicia, The Migliera, the Gardens of Augustus overlooking the famous Via Krupp, the path of Pizzolungo that starts from the Natural Arch and arrives at Tragara and many others.
Monte Solaro
Via Krupp
Belvedere di Axel Munthe
Also we have some churches: Santo Stefano, San Costanzo, Santa Sofia and San Michele, with its famous floor representing the Earthly Paradise..
Santa Sofia
San Michele
..and museums like ‘Ignazio Cerio, Casa Rossa, Certosa di San Giacomo, Villa Axel Munthe with his postcard views of Capri.
Casa Rossa
Certosa di San Giacomo
Just writing this I realized how many beautiful things this island has to offer, and there is much more that I have not listed.
I recommend you to wander through the narrow streets of Capri and Anacapri or in the famous shopping street, Via Camerelle, buy some Handmade Sandals, eat ice cream, take a coffee in the Piazzetta, swim in the clear waters and admire one of the fantastic sunsets that every evening colour the sky.
If you want to see the heaven before you die, come to visit this little pearl surrounded by the sea.
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1. Visit the Grand Place
The Grand-Place, recognized World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world. The square is surrounded by magnificent buildings: the guildhalls and two larger edifices, the city’s Town Hall, and the Maison du Roi. In August, every two years, the Grand Place is covered with a huge carpet of flowers.
2. The Manneken Pis
It is a small bronze sculpture representing a little boy peeing into a fountain and is located near the Grand Place. There are several legends behind this statue one of them tells that the Manneken Pis was a child who saved the city of Brussels by peeing on the fuse of a bomb which the enemies put for destroying the city. It becomes the symbol of rebellion and courage of the Belgians. The boy is dressed 36 times a year in fixed dates and his wardrobe consists of several hundred different costumes, many of which may be viewed in a permanent exhibition inside the City Museum, located in the Grand Place. There are two other statues that perform the same action: Jeanneke Pic, a little girl who pees, and Zinneke Pis, the dog pees.
3. The Atomium
The Atomium was originally built for the Expo in 1958, and it should have lasted only six months. This structure represent the 9 atoms of a unit cell of an iron crystal. It is 102 meters tall and it is also a museum so you can explore the inside of these spheres that offer visitors the chance to see a wonderful panoramic view of the city.
4. The Mini-Europe
The Mini-Europe is a miniature park located in Bruparck at the foot of the Atomium. There, you will find three hundred small models of the famous European sites and also contains live action models such as trains, mills, an erupting Mount Vesuvius. You can enjoy the grand tour of Europe in just a few hours by visiting Mini-Europe.
5. Fries, Chocolate, Gaufres, and much more..
The Belgians are the inventors of french fries in fact there are friterie in every corner that serve huge portions of potatoes deep-fried twice in oil and served in a sheet of paper rolled into an upside down cone with a large selection of sauce. If you want to eat the best fries in the world, stop for lunch at the ‘Friet Kot‘ or from Maison Antoine .
In the elegant windows of the chocolaterie of the center you can admire (and of course buy them) elaborate chocolate creations. The types of pralines you can find are an impressive variety of shapes and taste. The taste is amazing and I recommend you to buy some!
There is also another sweet specialty: gaufres, waffle served hot, plain or served with fruit and various types of chocolate.
6. The Museum of Fine Arts
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium are the most important of the whole nation art exhibition: the two offices in Brussels are home to more than 1,000 paintings, sculptures and disegnie or the works of Flemish painters to care.
7. Quartier du Sablon
It is one of the most elegant in the Belgian capital, obligatory point of passage of tourists for three reasons: the first is the cathedral of Notre Dame du Sablon, a gothic masterpiece, the second is Wittamer, the oldest pastry shop famous Brussels for gauffres; the third reason is the famous Maison du Chocolat.
8. Visit a nearby town
Visit at least one of the neighbouring cities: Antwerp, Bruge, Gent..you have have plenty of choice! These cities will overflow into the medieval Europe and during the Renaissance. There is a surreal atmosphere, whit his canals, bridges and chocolatiers in every corner..So check them out!
9. Bruges Caleche and Boat Tours
If you go to Bruges you should definitely take a caleches (horse-drawn carriage) or a boat tour. This is the best ways to visit this place. There are several boat tour, in multiple languages, detailing the history, spirit and architecture of Bruges. The caleche tours leave from the Markt and offer horse-drawn carriage rides through the narrow streets of Bruges. The tour stops at the Minnewater, the Lake of Love where you can admire beautiful swans and take some pics.
10. Which language do they speak?
Belgium has three official languages and is officially divided into linguistic regions: The Flemish (a Dutch variant) is the official language of the five Northern provinces and northeast. French is the official language of the 5 provinces Walloons in the south and German spoken by a small community in the Walloon region. Bruxelles and the surrounding areas are bilingual in fact you can find road signs, street names and countries in both languages.
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10 Things To Do In Brussels 1. Visit the Grand Place The Grand-Place, recognized World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world.
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Today I’ll talk about my school trip but this time I’ll divide this article into two parts. In this one I’ll talk about Belgium and in the next one about the other place we visited but until then I’ll keep it secret! : P
DAY ONE
We went to Rome by bus to spend the night there because the flight was very early the next day.
As soon as we left our bags at the hotel we went straight for a walk around the city, and chill all day. Late in the afternoon we sat on the banks of the Tevere river where we admired a beautiful sunset behind the magnificent Saint Peter’s Basilica . I have been to this city several times but I was never able to see a sunset from this angle. It was stunning!
We went to eat at ” Cencio La Parolaccia” It is famous because the staff and the animator do praise and jokes directed at customers, they do also typical musical entertainment. It’s a very fun place to spend an evening eating typical Roman dishes but I recommend it if you have a sense of humor because it can be a bit offensive..
DAY TWO
Finally the day of departure. Get up very early to catch our flight which was not particularly nice due to the bad weather; In fact, when we landed it was very cold and rainy.
After checking-in we took a portion of the famous French fries from Maison Antoine (after a long line) and we immediately went to visit the “Atomium” in Heysel Park.
It is a steel construction that represents the 9 atoms in a crystal of iron and was built at the Expo 1958. From up there the view was very nice, but unfortunately it was foggy and cloudy. We also saw the stadium that was the scene of the Heysel tragedy in 1985.
After we visited the “Mini Europe”, It was cool to see all the major European monuments so small.
Early in the evening we went downtown and we visited the huge Grand Place and the Manneken-Pis, after we went to eat typical dishes in a local restaurant.
DAY THREE
The bus was waiting outside our hotel to take us to Gand where we had breakfast with a hot chocolate. We visited the St Bavone’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) where there is the famous work of Jan Van Eyck “The Altarpiece of ‘Mystic Lamb ” and the church of St. Nicholas, (Sint-Niklaaskerk), the oldest church of the city.
I wanted to spend more time here but the bus was waiting to take us to Bruges.
We walked until we reach the main square, the Markt, where we took a carriage that took us around the city. This small village has a surreal atmosphere, whit his canals, bridges and chocolatiers in every corner..It was so romantic!
The tour ended in the starting square, and there we took something to eat before heading back to the meeting point.
Late in the evening we arrived at our final destination, but you’ll discover in another post..
I highly recommend you to visit Belgium, It is small and easy to visit and hides a lot of great beauties!
See you soon.
A quick visit to Belgium Today I’ll talk about my school trip but this time I’ll divide this article into two parts.
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On June 13, we celebrate the patron saint of our city, and Sant’ Antonio and a few days ago, it was held the annual procession of the saint.
The procession sees the statue of the saint coming out from the church carried on the shoulders of some men, between fireworks and the sound of the church’s bells.
The procession crosses all the streets of the centre and along the way is laid on small altars adorned with colourful flower carpets.
From the balconies of the houses people throw petals of flowers to the statue during its passage.
People of all ages are involved in this event and parade through the streets in honour of the saint.
It ends in Diaz square where the statue is placed on the high altar of the church of Santa Sofia, where it stayed for about two weeks.
For the rest of the evening people usually walk among the various stands of clothes, various objects and candy that arrives here for the occasion.
There is a lovely and festive atmosphere and It is a beautiful thing to see!
See you soon.
Check out my new blog post! On June 13, we celebrate the patron saint of our city, and Sant’ Antonio and a few days ago, it was held the annual procession of the saint.
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10 London Tips
1: ALWAYS BRING AN UMBRELLA
English weather is incredibly variable. One moment it is sunny and warm, the next it is windy and rainy so be prepared and carry a small umbrella and a jacket in your bag.
2. PURCHASE A BRITISH POWER ADAPTOR
As you know English electrical socket are different so you need a power adaptor. Don’t buy them at the airport because they always cost more there, you can purchase online before you leave or in a local shop in London.
3. ALWAYS HAVE A TUBE MAP OR A LONDON UNDERGROUND APP
The underground system can be very confusing so you will need a pocket map that you can usually pick up from your hotel or you can find in the Tube station. Otherwise, if you don’t want to use a map, simply download an App like CityMapper to your smartphone. This app shows you the best route and also calculates where you need to get to and to get there.
4: VISIT AT LEAST...
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Royal Wedding weekend in London
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