The Funicolare Como-Brunate is a historic funicular railway which connects the city of Como with the village of Brunate in Italy. It’s a popular way to enjoy scenic views of Como and on hot days, the air is cooler on … Continue readingComo Brunate Funicular

This beautiful villa was the home of a cardinal and a wealthy explorer amongst others and it enjoys a fantastic position on the edge of Lake Como. In more recent times it’s been used as a significant filming location in … Continue readingVilla del Balbianello, Lake Como

Visiting Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper painting as a ‘must-see’ in Milan and yet many people miss out. It’s easily done because it requires booking well in advance. The painting has to be seen to be truly appreciated. The word … Continue readingThe Last Supper, Milan

Central Market (Mercato Centrale) is an indoor food market in Florence and in recent years it has become one of the city’s most visited tourist attractions. From the outside, this building looks somewhat out of place in Florence, but as … Continue readingFlorence Central Market

Piazzale Michelangelo is a plaza and viewing area which overlooks Florence and has the most stunning views of the city. It’s the place where most of the picture postcard views of Florence are taken and you really shouldn’t miss it … Continue readingPiazzale Michelangelo, Florence

Piazza Navona in Rome is the heart of the city’s social life. It doesn’t seem to matter what time of day or night you visit, there’ll always be people milling around and enjoying themselves. It has a lovely atmosphere and we … Continue readingPiazza Navona

San Lorenzo market in Florence is a vibrant city centre market which lines the streets near the Basilica di San Lorenzo. Florence is known for its leather goods and you’ll find plenty of leather merchandise available here along with scarves, … Continue readingSan Lorenzo Market, Florence

Boboli Gardens is an attraction in Florence located at the rear of the Pitti Palace, which was the ‘new’ palace for the ruling family of the city. We think the gardens are the best bit of the palace to be … Continue readingBoboli Gardens, Florence

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is an art gallery and museum which is located inside her former home alongside Venice’s Grand Canal. Don’t be deceived by how small the building looks from the canal, because it’s actually much larger and extends … Continue readingThe Peggy Guggenheim Collection

St Mark’s Square is one of the best known public spaces in the world. It’s the place where Venetians come to watch the world go by, although almost everyone you see is a tourist! At some points in the day, … Continue readingSt Mark’s Square Venice