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spectacular cityscape of Verucchio

Verucchio chosen as windows spotlight image

My photo of Verucchio has been chosen as Windows Spotlight Screen Lock Image First of all: Let me wish you a very joyful New Year despite these difficult times. Logging to my personal computer I found out a nice surprice: Windows people chose my photo of Verucchio to be the Windows Spotlight Screen Lock image for this beginning of 2022! I’m very … Read More

cityscape of Bologna

Cityscape of Bologna

Aerial panoramic cityscape of Bologna, Italy, above rooftops of typical houses, ancient buildings and medieval towers About visiting Bologna, there is an unwritten law: if you stay at Bologna, you’ll leave fatter! Bolognese cuisine is delicious and irresistible, indeed. Bologna is not a top tourist destination like Rome, Venice or Florence. It’s a pity because it’s a very interesting city. … Read More

nailed feet

Nailed feet of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

closeup of nailed feet of Crucifixion of Jesus Christ Sometimes details are more important than the full size. I was walking on the snowy streets of an Italian mountain village in the Dolomites Alps when I met a stunning woodcarved statue of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The nailed feet got my attention: amazing! Ana yes! This is one of … Read More

Christmas Nativity scene on trunk

Christmas Nativity scene on trunk

Christmas Nativity scene on trunk, The Holy Family Christmas Nativity scene is a tradition of very ancient origin but Saint Francis of Assisi popularized in a devotion that spread from Italy to all over the Catholic countries. I really lover to take photo of every kind of Nativity scene I meet. yes: this is one of my best picks! You … Read More

Christmas Nativity scene under ancient bridge in Comacchio, Italy

Christmas crib under ancient bridge in Italy

Christmas Nativity scene under ancient bridge in Comacchio, Italy Comacchio, near Ferrara, is a little hidden gem in Italy. The Little Venice with its charming water channels is a place you can’t miss. Comacchio is a very small and a little weathered town, but walking through its streets is really relaxing. In addition, Comacchio is famous for its fish and … Read More

panorama of Firenze

Breathtaking panorama of cityscape of Firenze in Tuscany, Italy

Church of Santa Maria del Fiore and Church of San Lorenzo in panorama of Firenze in Tuscany, Italy Firenze! This charming city always gives me a warm and generous welcome. I love to get lost wandering through its streets and photographing the churches is exciting! And to be honest, shopping is addictive here! yes: this is one of my best … Read More

A brownish wooden Catholic cross nailed on grungy orange old wall

wooden Catholic cross nailed on grungy orange old wall

This brownish wooden Catholic cross nailed on grungy orange old wall spread hypnotic spirituality: one of my best picks! Sometimes a photographer can find a treasure in very simple and poor things. I was wandering in Croazia west coast towns when suddendly I met this weathered cross: I felt an engaging spirituality and even now the details of this photo … Read More

red soils around the lake in bauxite quarry

red soils around the lake in bauxite quarry near Otranto

This is not a far planet but a hidden gem in Puglia: it’s the red lake in the bauxite quarry near Otranto (Lecce) in Italy, one of my best picks You can’t find it in tourist guides: tourists do not know the red lake in the bauxite quarry near Otranto, Lecce in Salento, in Apulia region in Italy. It’s an … Read More

Harmonious serenity of nature and farming on the slopes of the Apennines of Romagna, cultivated fields, orchards and ridges decorated with umbrella pines and cypresses

Agriculture and nature in Romagna hills

This panoramic photo is great and not only in size: yes, it’s one of my best picks! Romagna has lots of tourist attractions: gastronomy, sport car and motorcycle tradition, entertainment, artistic and architectural treasures. But it also offers extremely relaxing views for your soul. Walking in the countryside is an experience you should try. Sometimes, an incredible panorama open to … Read More

people visiting La Crusc Santa Croce Sanctuary in BADIA (BZ), Italy

La Crusc Santa Croce Sanctuary in Badia (BZ)

This Sanctuary is breathtaking: it’s one of my best picks This white place gives overwhelming feelings, indeed: to be honest it was a long and very cold walk but it was worth! Believe me! Believer or not, I advise you to to make this fascinating pilgrimage and feel these emotions. You can find this photo on the major stock agencies: … Read More