Archive for January, 2010

pompeii city of lava

We caught a train from Napoli in Rome, made one transfer onto another train and arrived in Pompeii. Previously I had conducted searches via the internet and find out that during the Roman Empire the area consisted

michelangelo’s series “the creation of adam”

Created in 1511 Michelangelo’s “the creation of Adam” series is just unbelievable. This fresco, created using the bible explains God’s first creation of the immortal human being man known as “Adam”. Michelangelo created this

pisa tower and miracle square

Florence which is separated from on length to another by the Arno River. The area is surrounded by high rise walls and once you enter the city you arrive in “Miracle Square” (Piazza dei Miracoli). You can really

art and history museums of amsterdam

Besides the numerous museums, where the artistic and historical handiworks are exhibited, there are also some museums, that have an entry-fees between 3-20 €, like Nemo Science Museum (where you can

amsterdam public transportation

You can wander Amsterdam on foot, but there are also other options of transportation like; trams, subways and buses. The locals in the city prefer to use bikes with functions to carry goods and baby carriages. Essentially…

my itineraries about amsterdam

We were in Amsterdam, when the green leaves were turning yellow, brown and orange. The weather was hot, then cold… there was a storm then rain and then the sun was shining. You would have heard that

sistine chapel (cappella sistina)

If you travel to Vatican you must visit Sistine Chapel. The Chapel’s walls and ceilings display the most beautiful paintings of Michelangelo. This is a must see sight. The church has a court yard that is surrounded by high walls.