Sirmione
So I went to the little peninsula of Sirmione, jutting out into Lake Guarda. Not quite what I expected, but I did take a few photos.
Arezzo Cathedral
Like most churches in Italy, the really wonderful art is hidden in shadows, illuminated only two or three times a year on Easter or Christmas. So when you visit, you’re likely not to be able to see what’s really there. Here’s part of the ceiling of the Arezzo Cathedral as you would see it. Pretty…
The Church’s Choice
So often in Catholic churches in Italy the conversion decision is portrayed in stark relief. Here’s something from Chiesa di San Vitale in Parma. You get to decide which path you want to choose (and notice who is in the “comforting” one): This? Or this?
Bergamo
I didn’t expect this! I traveled to Bergamo for a couple of days. Just had to get out and see some Italian mastery from the 15th and 16th centuries. So I picked Bergamo, about two and a half hours by train. I thought I would find some interesting photos, but NOT THIS! Incredible! This is…
Things I Love About Italy
So I went to Brescia today. I saw this from the train. Then I went to Santuario di Santa Maria delle Grazie. The priest was just finishing mass and when he saw me with two camera kneeling on the floor to get a shot of the ceiling, he offered to turn on the lights. Here’s…
