Very eccentric villa
[September, 2012] When we stayed one night at Gardone Riviera on Lake Garda, Italy, the hotel staff recommended us to visit Vittoriale degli Italiani, saying ‘ you should see it at least once in your…
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The last fortress of Mussolini
[September, 2012] A friend of mine visited me and we went to Lake Garda together.This time we went to the west side of the lake and had a lunch at Salò.This is another holiday destination…
Unexpectedly, Japanese dolls
[July 2012] In Rocca Borromeo, a castle in Angera in Italy, there is a toy/doll museum.Apparently it is one of the most important museums in Europe to see the evolution of materials, techniques and connections…
A castle of 13th century
[July 2012] In Angera, the town on the Lake Mggiore in Italy, there is a magnificent castle called Rocca Borromeo.It was founded in 13th century and it is a rare example of a medieval fortified building…
On the shore of Lake Maggiore
[July 2012] It was first time for me to visit Lake Maggiore.Unfortunately I did not have a plenty of time, so went just to the town called Angera situated at south end of the lake.It…
Torrechiara castle
The castle of Torrechiara in Emilia Romagna, Italy has the magnificent exterior. When I was watching a music programme on TV, a video of a band was used this castle as a location, and it…
Concept of check
[June, 2012] This photo was taken in a restaurant at Torrechiara in Emilia Romagna, Italy.As you can see, the check cloth is often used as a table cloth not only in Italy.In Italy, ‘check’ is…
A town of fat people?
[June, 2012] This photo was taken at a town called Abbiategrasso in north Italy, about 22 km west of Milan.This is a medieval town with a castle and a palace, but the name is interesting.‘Abbiate’…
Corridor where horses can run
[june 2012] Vigevano of north Italy is famous for its beautiful square, but there is a castle, too.Castello Sforzesco was built at the end of 15th century as Piazza Ducale.Sforza family who governed Milan, ran…
