Statues on the roof of Palazzo Chiericati in Vicenza, Italy

Nobody had a bigger influence on the appearance of Vicenza than Andrea Palladio (1508-1580). He was an artist of architecture and Vicenza was his canvas. With 23 buildings attributed…

Piazza Matteotti in Vicenza, Italy

There are some interesting things to see while walking through the historic city center of Vicenza, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This entry covers the things we saw…

Chamber of the Giants at Palazzo Te in Mantua, Italy

The state rooms in the Palazzo Te are decorated with some of the most incredible Renaissance frescoes in northern Italy. The palace is located in the UNESCO World…

Ceiling at Camera degli Sposi at Castello di San Giorgio in Mantua, Italy

The Castle of Saint George (Castello di San Giorgio) is part of the Ducal Palace (Palazzo Ducale) in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Mantua, Italy. The palace…

Piazza Sordello in Mantua, Italy

Piazza Sordello is a large square in the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Mantua, Italy. It contains some of the most important historic buildings in the city.