Padua, or Padova, is a city in northern Italy a short distance from Venice. It has a colorful history and is a beautiful place to spend a couple days.
The beautiful city of Vicenza, located in northern Italy, is culturally and architecturally rich, making it a wonderful place to spend a few days.
The Ducal Palace (Palazzo Ducale) was the home of the Gonzaga family during their rule over the UNESCO World Heritage city of Mantua, Italy. It’s located on Piazza Sordello and contains some impressive frescoes and artwork.
Lower Town (Città Bassa) is the more modern part of the Italian city of Bergamo. It’s not as interesting as Upper Town (Città Alta) but it still has some good attractions, especially for art lovers.
Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco) is a large castle in Milan. This residence-turned-fortress sits next to Sempione Park and contains several different city museums.
Sempione Park (Parco Sempione) is a large public park in Milan. It opened in 1888 and sits between the Sforza Castle and the Arch of Peace.
If visiting Milan, one attraction that should not be missed is Leonardo da Vinci’s original painting, The Last Supper (Il Cenacolo). A UNESCO World Heritage site, the painting is located in the refectory of the convent at Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Piazza del Duomo is the heart of Milan’s city center. It contains some of the city’s most important buildings as well as museums.
The working-class Pilsen neighborhood on the Lower West Side of Chicago is one of the city’s most interesting areas to explore.