5 day trip in the beautiful Italy
Our vacation to Italy was absolutely superb, we visited Bergamo, Selvino, Lecco, Follonica, Massa Marittima, Firenze.
In August, we landed at Milano Orio al Serio airport, where our gorgeous trip to Italy began. Our first stop was in Bergamo, a city split in two Citta Bassa and Citta Alta.
Citta Alta, the old and tall city of Bergamo, has offered us beautiful walks along the narrow streets paved with cubic stone.
Near Bergamo we visited the wonderful villages of Albino, Selvino, Lecco where we had the most beautiful panorama on Valle Seriana. We also enjoyed a wonderful mountain hike in the surroundings where we could admire the superb mountain waterfalls with a cristal clear turquoise water. We stopped for a few moments in San Pellegrino Terme, where the famous San Pellegrino mineral water is extracted.
Italy is a country with 740 km of coastline in the Adriatic, Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas, we could not miss a few days at sea so we headed for the Tuscany region. Tuscany has welcomed us with the natural beauty of the region given by fields cultivated with olives and evergreen hills. Here, we have also experienced traditional Tuscany cuisine on farm restaurant.
At Follonica beach we enjoied the sea and beautiful waters, Follonica being awarded Bandiera Blu (Blue Flag) 7 years in a row for beach and seaside cleanliness. We also went to Castiglione della Pescaia, considered an exclusive tourist destination for the quality of the sea and of beaches.
After spoiling ourselves in the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea a few days, we decided to visit Firenze, the capital of the Tuscany region and the place of the Italian Renaissance. The city of Firenze is recognized for its history, especially for its arts and architecture, being rightly considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Being the birthplace or home of many outstanding personalities such as Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Amerigo Vespucci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Galileo Galilei, Guccio Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, etc.
The historic center of Firenze attracts millions of tourists annually and was declared by UNESCO a World Heritage in 1982, containing many elegant squares, Renaissance palaces, academies, parks, gardens, churches, and monasteries, museums and art galleries, of which the most important The Uffizi Gallery, which receives about 1.6 million tourists per year.
Michelangelo Square is the place where we ended our trip to Italy, a place that allowed us a great panorama over the entire city of Firenze. From here you can capture the most beautiful photos of Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Firenze, located in the lower part of the Arno River.
Our first visit to Italy made us fall in love with this country. Surely we will return to the Italian vacation.
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The Undiscovered Gem of Le Marche, Italy
Tourists who head for the more famous regions of Italy, like Tuscany or Emilia-Romagna, are missing out on one of the most authentic, fascinating regions of all, Le Marche. Located on the east coast, with a long shoreline on the Adriatic, this little-known region is home to small market villages where ancient traditions are still upheld and artisans strive to preserve the history and techniques handed down from generation to generation. Here they hunt truffles with specially trained dogs, make charcoal in slow-burning pyres, craft exquisite hand-printed linens, and produce stunning ceramics that hearken back to the Renaissance. Even better, since very few tourists find Le Marche, those that do are welcomed by locals with open arms and hearts. I spent an idyllic few days discovering what Le Marche had to offer, courtesy of the owners of Palazzo Donati, located in the village of Mercatello sul Metauro. To read more about my world travels visit my blog,
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Driving Italy's Stelvio Pass
Definitely one of the most beautiful roads in Europe.
Not in the best driving conditions today due to the hoard of cyclists riding up from Austria, but still an amazing scenic route.
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HIGHLIGHTS - Driving at STELVIO PASS, world's greatest driving road - Italy
Any petrol-head or motoring fan will be well aware of the famous alpine roads known as Stelvio Pass. Tackling them is sure to be on their bucket list. Here’s our recording from that trip.
Stelvio Pass is built between 1820-25 by the Austrian Empire to open trade opportunities, the road has had historic significance. Seen as the border between Austro-Hungarian and Italian forces in World War I, many lives were lost here. Be sure to check out the memorial to pay your respects to those that fought in the world’s highest battle of WWI. This road became incredibly popular following it’s branding of “the greatest driving road in the world” back in 2008 by the Top Gear team. Since then, it’s lost the title, but it’s popularity hasn’t decreased.
Stelvio Pass is open between May and November when the roads are clear of snow. A late opening or early closure can be possible dependent on snowfall. Peak traffic hits the road in high tourist season between July and August. If you’re going for the drive, avoid these months. The views of course are stunning year round. Consisting of 48 hairpin bends on its northern side, many drivers see the road as a beast to be tamed at least once in their lives. Some even make a yearly pilgrimage. As it’s the highest paved mountain pass in the eastern alps with an average gradient of 7.6%, extreme caution must be exercised. Much of the road is narrow so high speeds and overtaking are impossible. Patience in your hire car is a necessity for your visit! Pause to take in the scenery or for photos where you can.
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Der Weg ist das Ziel... komm fahr mit in meinem Goggomobil =G=
Sightseeing in Krisenregionen, Armenviertel, Bürgerkriegsgebieten.
Along radioactive Death-Zones, MOAs, No-Go and Civil-War Areas.
Passo dello Stelvio - Stilfser Joch 2013, complete route (without traffic)
We drove in the Evening through the Alps, approaching Stelvio-Pass. With luck there was nearly no traffic on, so we decided to activate the Camera and get some fire on the Tyres.
For the next Time we'll have to do something to get more of the fascinating BMW-Straight-6-Sound... And of course we'll never hold the Camera out of the Window again... promised... ;)