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American Tourists in Venice, Saturday Evening Post Cover, June 10, 1961
Amos Sewell
12 in. x 16 in.
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Italian Love Story
James Lee
24 in. x 36 in.
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Tuscany Terrace Art Print
Allayn Stevens
27 in. x 29 in.
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Tuscany Terrace Art Print
Stevens, Allayn
27 in. x 29 in.
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Life is to enjoy and experience new things all the time – right? But then again, how many of us actually try out different things? For instance, whenever we think of taking a vacation, we think of tourist spots, sightseeing tours, shopping malls, and amusement parks for children. Let us put that thought aside and venture into something that is unique, yet exciting and fun.
Yes, I am talking about opting for a Tuscany bed and breakfast. In case you are not aware of the place, Tuscany is a beautiful and picturesque place located in Italy, which is famous for its wine estates and family run wine cellars. If you have not yet visited Tuscany, then sit up and take notice as you are missing out on a once in a lifetime chance.
These tours are usually wine tasting events where the tourists are invited to taste wine and watch the process of wine making. Manufacturing wine has been considered an art and Tuscans are proud to be the part of such a fascinating culture. In fact, it is said that if you want to experience the true essence of the country, then Tuscany is the place where you should be.
A Tuscany bed and breakfast includes a villa style living, where tourists are encouraged to bond like a family. Your hosts will make sure that you don’t feel the least bit of discomfort during your stay. These bed and breakfasts are perfect for honeymooners, which is why many packages are now being designed exclusively for couples. In short, you can expect the luxury of a hotel yet feel like you are in a home away from home.
The entertainment part mostly consists of visits to wine estates and taking part in the process of wine manufacturing. Since Tuscany accounts for some of the choicest wines in the world, this will be a one of a lifetime experience for you. There is a cheese tasting event too depending upon the package that you select. The tour is informative and enjoyable at the same time.
Looking to spend your next vacation at a Tuscany bed and breakfast? Visit www.tuscanway.com to know more about the tour packages offered and their rates. The founders pride themselves on the satisfaction factor and you just need to take one look at the glowing testimonials to know that their claims are not exaggerated. You may come with friends, family or spouse; a smashing time is guaranteed for sure. Get ready for a marvelous adventure!
Tuscan Afternoon Art Print
Haibin
22 in. x 24 in.
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180 miles north of Rome, Florence is one of the great cities of the world. Everywhere you turn in this incomparable town you will see exquisite masterpieces of architecture and art which recall the days when Florence was the undistuped leader of the Renaissance world, under the rule of the powerful Medici family. Magnificent palaces like the Galleria degli Uffizi, built to house the State Judiciary in 1565 and now one of the largest and most important mseums in the world; Palazzo Pitti, in the Boboli Gardens, which has a modern art gallery and a silver museum as well as Raphael works, Titian and Giorgione. Donatello’s famous statue of St George is in the Bargello Museum (a prison of the 16th century). The second pair of bronze doors which Ghiberti designed for the Baptistry of the Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori, were described by Michelangelo as ‘the gates of paradise’ and the cathedral itself, with its celebrated bell tower is a glowing masterpiece of colored marble. Every square and every ancient building is a work of art – the 13th century church of Santa Croce, where Machiavelli and Michelangelo are buried; the Dominican monastery of San Marco, with its beautiful Fra Angelico frescoes; the Accademia di Belle Arti, where you can see Michelangelo’s superb statue, David. A copy is in the Piazza della Signoria, which is a busy square in the city and one of the most beautiful open air galleries in Europe.
Florence is also one of the top gourmet cities in Europe. Try bistecca alla Fiorentina, the Fiorentine way with a big juicy steak, or tortino di carciofi (eggs with artichokes), or triglie o baccala alla Livornesei which is a fish and tomato sauce concontion. Places to enjoy these masterpieces – the roof gardens of the Baglione Palace hotel, where you can dine and dance in the evenings. The Open Gate (Viale Michelangelo); Ristorante Ponte Vecchio, near the famous 14th century bridge; Sabatani (via Panzani); Villa San Domenico (via della Piazzola); Otello (via Orti Oricellari); and if you want to eat American now and then, Doney’s (via de Tornabuoni) does a good line in snacks as well as specials, like scampi alla Medici. Harry’s Bar is a favorite meeting place and Jolly Club is a lively discotheque.
Morning Stroll in Portofino Art Print
Bates, George W.
34 in. x 26.375 in.
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One of the places to visit is Genoa, birthplace of Columbus (they celebrate his birthday with carnivals and fiestas on October 12).
See Santa Margherita, which boasts one of the best restaurants in the area, the Trattoria die Pescatori; the enchanting Portofino once a little fishing village, now a millionaires’ playground, with luxury yachts in the harbor alongside painted fishing boats. Very good seafood at restaurants like II Pitosforo (guitar serenade while you eat).
Hotels in Genoa: Colombia Excelsior (via Balbi 40), Bristol Palace (via 20 Settembre), City Hotel (via San Sebastiano). Rapallo excellent swimming and underwater fishing school; stay at the Cuba-Milton or Excelsior Palace (via San Michele 10).
Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy Art Print
Segal, Mark
37.373 in. x 12.9822 in.
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Venice is built on 118 islands, criss-crossed by 160 canals and linked by 400 foot-bridges. There are no roads, only canals; no traffic, only water buses and water taxis and the gondolas. A labyrinth of alleys and stairs and little bridges link the main waterways. Have coffee at Caffe Quadri, or Caffe Avena, or Caffe Florian (the oldest cafe in Venice) in the grandest square in Europe – Piazza San Marco. And you cannot go to Venice without calling in at Harry’s Bar, on the Grand Canal (entrance on Calle Vallaresso), made famous by Ernest Hemingway. See the Palazzo Ducale, where the Doges lived in princely style; the Rialto bridge; the great Cathedral of St Mark (with Titian’s masterpiece, Last Judgement, in the Vault of Paradise); the Accademia art gallery; the Ca’ d’Oro the School of San Giorgio degli Schiavoni with famous Carpaccios and the School of San Rocco with magnificent Tintoretto paintings. If you climb the 15th century Clock Tower you have a superb view of the whole of Venice. When shopping in Venice things to look for include fine handmade lace, jewelry, leather goods, and above all, glass. You could go to the island of Murano and see the glass being made, and Torcello, for its cathedral with beautiful mosaics. Luxury hotels in Venice include the Danieli Royal Excelsior, right next door to the Doge’s Palace, the Cipriani on Giudecca island and the Bauer Grünwald. Even if you do not stay there, it is a delightful place to dine and dance on the roof garden. Ernest Hemingway preferred the smaller, quieter, Gritti Palace. Dine at La Taverna Fenice, La Caravella, Harry’s Bar and Florians. For seafood try Al Graspo de Uva and Peoceto Risorto. Places to visit from Venice include: the Lido, just across the lagoon. It has a marvelous beach, with fine hotels like the Excelsior Palace.
Cafe Roma Art Print
Surridge, Malcolm
19.75 in. x 27.5 in.
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Italians drink wine as an aperitif, with the meal and after the meal they finish off with a hair-raising distilled wine called grapa. Chianti is probably the best known Italian wine, but the quality varies, so look for the sign of the black cockerel on the label, and settle for reliable makes, like Frescobaldi, Melini and Ricasol. Other good red wines (rossi) are Barolo, Valpolicella, and a full-bodied wine from Scily called Corvo. Connoisseurs say that Brunello de Montalcino is the best Italian red wine. Some of the best white wines are Orvieto, Frascati, and Soave and, if you like a sweet, light sparkling wine, Asti Spumante is very refreshing. Martini and Cinzano are famous Italian aperitifs, but for a change try Punt e Mes, or Campari. Strega is an interesting liqueur and Sambuca (tastes of licorice). In general, it is safer to order wine by the bottle or half-bottle rather than the carafe. Rome is ful of fascinating drinking places. Perhaps the best known is the Cafe de Paris, of La Doce Vita fame, on the famous via Veneto. The Cafe Greco (via Condoti 86) was a favorite haunt of Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde and Buffalo Bill. Baretto, on the same street, is one of the places to be seen having your before-dinner drinks – if you can get in. Bar Zodiaco (viale Parco Bellini, 90), the lovely Monte Mario near Observatory, and the Bar Tre Scalini has a lovely terrace in one of Rome’s most beautiful squares, Piazza Navona. This is a great place for ice cream too.
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Amalfi Evening Art Print
Park, S. Sam
40 in. x 30 in.
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Amalfi, Italy
Amalfi is a town and comune in the province of Salerno, in the region of Campania, Italy, on the Gulf of Salerno, c. 35 km southeast of Naples. It lies at the mouth of a deep ravine, at the foot of Monte Cerreto (1,315 meters, 4,314 feet), surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery. The town of Amalfi was the capital of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi, an important trading power in the Mediterranean between 839 and around 1200.
In the 1920s and 1930s, Amalfi was a popular holiday destination for the British upper class and aristocracy.
Amalfi is the main town of the coast on which it is located, named Costiera Amalfitana, and is today an important tourist destination together with other towns on the same coast, such as Positano, Ravello and others. Amalfi is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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