The ancient Greek city of Ephesus was located on the coast of Ionia and what is now considered to be the present-day Aegean coast of Turkey. Ephesus is a large archaeological site as well as a popular tourist attraction. In these ancient ruins, live hundreds of resident cats. The cats seem to be well fed […]
Travel & Excursions
This category contains posts that are related to traveling close to home and far off destinations. I write about different areas of the world I have traveled to, different parts of New England and a few natural wonders, too.
The Interior of the Hagia Sophia Museum in Istanbul, Turkey
The Hagia Sophia, whose name means “Holy Wisdom,” is also called the Church of the Holy Wisdom or the Church of the Divine Wisdom. The structure was built originally as a Christian church, converted into a mosque and today, a museum. The museum was originally built as a cathedral in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul, Turkey) in […]
An Afternoon on the Picturesque Island of Capri, Italy
The island of Capri is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrentine Penisula, which is located on the south side of the Gulf of Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Capri can be reached by daily ferries from Naples, Amalfi, Positano and Sorrento. The ferries dock at the Marina Grande and visitors can […]
A Morning Walk Through the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii
The ancient Roman city of Pompeii is located near modern Naples, in the Campania region of Southern Italy. In 79 AD Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed the city along with other surrounding areas. Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash and pumice measuring 13 to 20 feet. Today, Pompeii has become a popular tourist destination and […]
St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City Within the City of Rome
St. Peter’s Basilica is built in the Renaissance style and is located in Vatican city in Rome, Italy. St. Peter’s is the largest church in the world and one of the most remarkable works of Renaissance architecture. St. Peter’s is the burial site of Saint Peter, one of the apostles and the first Pope. Contributors […]
The Colosseum in Rome, Italy
The Colosseum or Coliseum is also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre and is the largest amphitheater ever built. The Colosseum is oval in shape and is built of concrete and sand. Construction began in 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD. The Colosseum gets its name for the three emperors from the Flavian dynasty […]
Michelangelo’s Renaissance Masterpiece the David at the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy
Michelangelo’s David was created between 1501 and 1504 during the Renaissance. The David is revered for both its realistic representation of the male human body and for the idealism that Michelangelo conveyed of the male nude with a solid marble statue. The statue is located in the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy, where it attracts […]
Touring the Square of Miracles In Pisa, Italy
As one of the most recognized architectural complexes in the world, the Piazza dei Miracoli or Square of Miracles, formally known as Piazza del Duomo or Cathedral Square is located in the Tuscany region of Pisa, Italy. The main structures of the Square of Miracles are the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry, the Campanile and […]
Sightseeing in Florence, Italy
The Neo-Gothic White, Green And Red Marble Facade Of The Florence Cathedral, Commonly Called II Duomo di Firenze Or The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower And In Italian, The Cattedrale de Santa Maria del Fiore Is Dedicated To The Mother Of Christ The Central Tympanum Mosaic Of Christ Enthroned With The Virgin Mary […]
Visiting Saint-Sauveur Cathedral in Aix-en-Provence in Southern France
Aix Cathedral or Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur d’Aix-en-Provence (Holy Savior Cathedral) is located in Aix-en-Provence in southern France. The Cathedral’s styles include Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic elements. As a national monument, the Cathedral is one of the most visited sites in Aix-en-Provence. The white stone interior of the nave of the historic Aix Cathedral or Saint-Sauveur Cathedral […]