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[mariuccio]

Thanks Klaus;

Verona is definitely in our plans. We are staying in Venice for 8 days and are planning to visit Padua, Vicenza and Verona on day trips by train; probably on two separate days. We're also thinking of visiting Trevisio on a day trip as well.

We're then renting a car and will spend 7 days at Lago Maggiore and Lago Como. We'll probably stop at Sirmione on the way back to the airport.

Do you have any suggestions for the lake district?

many thanks
Santo

Santo,
I am Italian and have some suggestions for You:
1) Near Verona, don't miss "Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio"
2) On Garda Lake, don't miss "Torri del Benaco" (near Verona)
3) Near Mantova don't miss "Sabbioneta" the Ideal City.
4) On Lago Maggiore, visit the romantic islands of "Pescatori" "and Isolabella"
5) Near Lago Maggiore, don't miss absolutly the Orta Lake and S.Giulio Island.
6) Near Piacenza visit "Grazzano Visconti" medieval country.
7) ... many others, but needs more days....

And in order to end, don't forget to try, anywhere, the Prosciutto, the Parmigiano, the Culatello and Pasta, with local Wines.

Best regards

Mario

 

[kweide]

Just a few days.... not enough to see all that beautful places in that region.

Assisi and Rocca Maggiore
Cortona
Perugia, old town and University
Lago Trasimeno
Val di Chiana
San Benedetto
Verona
Mantova ( Cathedral )


O boy take some more days... you will need them otherwise dont even think about:
Orvieto
Viterbo
Siena and the Palio
Pisa

So, you see a part of Italy and what about the Ultima Ratio, what about the MUST SEE, the absolut highlight ???

R O M E

Fontana di Trevi
St. Peter
Castel San Angelo
Colosseum
Circus Maxx.
Bocca dela Verita
Piazza Espangna
Forum Romanum
Via Apia Antica
Ostia
....

so much more to see
We are plannng our next stay in Italy in Rome thru easter time + 4 days. Been there serveral times finding new things every time....


Try always local food and wine.... Nero d´Avola hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
You will love it !

 

[kweide]

You will miss:
Villa Lante
A beauty, a park, water installations..

 

[kweide]

You will miss also:
Viterbo

 

[kweide]

You will not see
Piazza di Spagna

 

[kweide]

... never sit here
Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti

 

[kevinparis]

curses terry - hoisted by my own petard !!!

still it made Helen laugh so much that she thought i was handsome

all the best from the Paris Deux

K

 

[kweide]

So this is for all of you

 

[kweide]

Felt a bit like M. "Schumi" Schumacher

 

[Riley]

I have been so busy all I have is work to offer, this one upped the margin a tad
Dalintober was built in 1880, the cast materials came from Scotland
E3 11mm, F5.6, 3.5 seconds, ISO100

This is an unusual frame, shot in jpeg ISO bracketed, later merged in Photomatix
ISO bracket takes 3 frames from one exposure separable by 1/3, 2/3, or 1 stop controllable
E3, 11mm, F5.6 1.3 seconds, ISO 100/200/400

E3 22mm F7.1 1/125 seconds, ISO 125

 

[sangio]

Klaus and Mario:

Thank you for all your suggestions.

This will be our 10th trip to Italy, and we still have trouble deciding which areas to visit !

best regards
Santo

 

[Guy Mancuso]

Okay I am so JEALOUS of these Italy shots. My life long dream is too visit Italy.

 

[kweide]

Guy,
dont complain, do it !! To say it the easy way: Its only a few hours away
And you will love Norcia or Tuscany or.... or..... or......
The only problem: You will not go home that easy any more. So throw a cent into Fontana di Trevi and for sure, you will return

 

[Guy Mancuso]

When I go it is going to be for a month. Just waiting for my son to get a little older. This is going to be a mom and dad trip only. LOL

 

[kweide]

Hills surrounding Norcia.
On this location i shot a wedding. Boy, that was a dream come true...

 

[kweide]

You will enjoy that trip, but bring the kid with you. Best you can do .... italian sun and food will let your son grow up fast...

 

[Guy Mancuso]

What with those crazy Italian girls. Move over kid let dad show you the way.:ROTFL::ROTFL::ROTFL::ROTFL:

 

[kweide]

.... dont let my wife read this, as hot-blooded italian ....
Yes those girls are ....splendid

 

[sangio]

.... dont let my wife read this, as hot-blooded italian ....
Yes those girls are ....splendid

And I'm trying to get my wife to agree to move to Italy for a year... she's not convinced...

For Mario and/or Klaus.... is it possible to get to the top of Mount Mattorone on Lago Maggiore before sunrise? I know there's a cable car from Stresa, and a toll road, but I don't know what time they open.

For Guy:
When you do get to Italy, don't forget to sample the local wine. :grin:

many thanks
Santo

 

[kweide]

The cable car is a hit
See link for prices and timetable

http://www.stresa-mottarone.it/orari_tariffe_invernali.htm