When I came to Italy well over ten years ago, I was not really aware of all Italy had to offer. I knew of the legendary big three Italian destinations: Rome, Venice and Florence, and, purely as a result of having seen the photographs of a colleague, I was aware of the stunning beauty of the Amalfi … [Read more...]
Ghoulish Gastronomy in Tuscany
July 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Deep in the depths of Tuscany, not too far from a delightful little place called Anghiari, which is on the border with Umbria, there is the hauntingly interesting restaurant the Locanda al Castello di Sorci.Now, this restaurant, which seems to have a good reputation for its culinary expertise … [Read more...]
Ghosts Near Rome – Lake Nemi
July 13, 2008 By 3 Comments
The second of the Ghosts from Italy series is about the ghosts of those who can be found wandering around near the former Temple of Diana on the shore of Lake Nemi, near Rome.Apparently these unfortunate, and now ghostly, souls challenged the Temple's guardian, lost and were sacrificed. As a … [Read more...]
Ghosts from Italy
July 9, 2008 By 3 Comments
I've just added a spooky new category to this blog. It's the same as the title of this post, which is pretty self explanatory.Ghosts have always held something of a fascination for me, so I thought I might be fun to write posts on where to find ghosts and ghouls around Italy.If you would like to … [Read more...]
Do you believe in ghosts?
August 20, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Phantasmic goings on at my parents place. My folks live in quite an old house, which was itself built from the stones of a yet older habitation. Builders recently eliminated some damp problems and seem to have released one of those souls who has not yet found his or her path to paradise or wherever … [Read more...]
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