After an unstable start to Italy's summer weather-wise, the summer has well and truly appeared. In Italy's north in 2013, it is hot, but not as overbearingly so as in past years. 2013 is a … [Read more...]
Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, Bergamo
That the Roman Catholic Church paid a fundamental role in the evolution of Italy can be seen from the often opulent decoration of the churches which litter this country. The amount of … [Read more...]
Bergamo – a great place for a weekend break
When I first came here I spent a few weeks living in Bergamo, while working in Milan. I was lucky enough to live in the old part of the town, which sits rather majestically on a hill and … [Read more...]