Dorsoduro is one of the six districts of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Venice, Italy.
San Polo is the smallest of the six districts of Venice, Italy. We only spent a small amount of time there during our stay in the UNESCO World Heritage city.
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.
Bergamo is one of the most beautiful cities in northern Italy.
Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco) is a large historic castle in Milan. This residence-turned-fortress sits next to Parco Sempione and contains several different city museums. It’s on Piazza Castello on the northwest side of the historic city center.
Parco Sempione is a large public park in Milan. It sits just outside the historic city center behind the Sforza Castle.
Leonardo da Vinci’s original painting of The Last Supper (Il Cenacolo) is a must-see if visiting Milan. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the painting is located in the refectory of the Dominican convent at Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Piazza del Duomo is at the heart of Milan’s historic center. It contains some of the city’s most important buildings and museums and is dominated by the iconic Duomo of Milan, which is covered in a separate post.