Palazzo Vecchio, which means Old Palace, is the town hall of Florence and it stands in Piazza della Signoria. It’s a cross between a castle and palace with turrets and battlements on the outside and impressive painted palatial rooms on … Continue readingPalazzo Vecchio, Florence

Without doubt, this is Pisa’s most famous building and it’s well worth a visit. The tower was built to house the bells for the lovely cathedral and construction began in 1173. Almost immediately it began to lean – in fact … Continue readingLeaning Tower, Pisa

It’s another icon of Rome and one of the most impressive ancient structures you’re ever likely to see. Sadly, part of the outer walls fell down in an earthquake, but there’s still plenty left to get a feel for what … Continue readingThe Colosseum, Rome

Dating back to the first century AD, this former Roman temple is probably the oldest still used building you’ll ever have been in. It’s certainly the best preserved Roman building in Rome, partly because it was converted into a church … Continue readingThe Pantheon, Rome