#Italian landmarks

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Discover Italy: A Complete Guide to Explore the Land of Timeless Charm

Discover Italy: A Complete Guide to Explore the Land of Timeless Charm Italy is a traveler’s dream, offering a perfect mix of history, culture, food, and breathtaking landscapes. From the romantic canals of Venice to the rolling hills of Tuscany, this Mediterranean gem attracts millions of tourists annually. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or an adventurer, Italy has something for…

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Constantin Westchiloff, Veranda In Capri

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Strolling through a flooded St. Mark's Square feels surreal, with Venetians wading through the water like it's just another day. The historic architecture stands unfazed, a testament to Venice's timeless charm amid nature's whims.

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Carnegie Hall reopened after a $50 million facelifting on December 15, 1986.

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Wheeling, WV c.1858

From the listing: "Come see this one-of-a-kind Renaissance Revival/Italianate brick mansion Built in 1858 this building has a rich history and is listed on the National Register of Historic places. A first-floor doorway has glass panels thought to be a rare example of Sweeney Glass. Beautiful Chandeliers and unique hard wood flooring. It was originally known as the Henry K List house. This building could be a great professional office with ample parking. If used as residential property housing 5-6 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. It consists of a two-story square main block with an offset two-story rear wing. Property includes a riverside parcel where a dock could be added. Square Footage taken from Assessor site."

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Do you know what came out today, 60 years ago?

"Zio Paperone e il kiwi volante" written by Abramo and Giampaolo Barosso and drawn by Giorgio Bordini is Rockerduck's very first italian story and his all time second appearance in comics.

First published on Almanacco Topolino #75 dated 1st March 1963, not only it marked the beginning of John's astonishing italian career but it also holds the merit of starting a brief new strike of stories starring Rockerduck written by american authors, first and foremost Fethry's creator Dick Kinney.

Bordini's Rockerduck is still very similar to Barks', so much so that some poses of the character are reproduced exactly from Barks' drawings in "Boat Buster". "Zio Paperone e il kiwi volante" is the only story in which Rockerduck's drawn by Bordini, starting from his third story the character then ends up in Romano Scarpa's capable hands who defines his ultimate design. A design moved forward by other great artists such as Giovan Battista Carpi and Giorgio Cavazzano.

Barks' panels from "Boat Buster" (1961) and Bordini's from "Zio Paperone e il kiwi volante" (1963) face to face.

Despite being such a corner stone for Rockerduck's character, "Zio Paperone e il kiwi volante" (which translates as "Uncle Scrooge and the flying kiwi") is not a very well known story. In Italy it got re-printed only three times (latest one being in 2006), while internationally it's been published only in Belgium, Brazil, France, Spain, Germany and Turkey with very few re-prints and in pretty old editions too 😔 (I know it's not the masterpiece of the century, but it's a fun 60s story and I'd like to see it get a re-print more often).

Fun fact: in "Zio Paperone e il kiwi volante" Rockerduck and Scrooge address each other as "Mr. Rockerduck" and "Mr. McDuck" and they use the courtesy pronoun "voi" (second person plural). They keep being... err... "formally civil" to each other until 1966 but only in stories written in italian, while in translated works (such as stories produced by Disney for the foreign market) they are on first name basis 🤷

"You'll have to walk over my dead body!" "That's exactly what I intend to do!" Their first italian brawl, rigidly on courtesy pronoun basis... history!

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Rome or Paris: Which Should You Visit?

Not sure whether to visit Rome or Paris? 🏛️🗼 In my latest guide, I’m sharing personal stories and experiences from both cities to help you decide which one should be your first stop! ✈️ Let me help you plan your perfect adventure! #Rome #Paris #Travel

If you can only choose one city to visit—Rome or Paris—this comparison guide helps you decide by weighing key factors like friendliness to tourists, safety, food, must-see sights, history, and art. Whether you’re drawn to ancient ruins or iconic landmarks, find out which city offers the best experience for your adventure. The Eternal City vs. The City of Love Ah, Paris and Rome—the ultimate…

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Watercolor Rome Colosseum - Posters with Wooden Frame

Bring your artwork to life on these posters made from high-quality photo paper (250gsm). These posters come with a pine wood frame for a natural look and come with a protective acrylic glass cover for long-lasting home decor. Their natural wood frame is available in black and white and you can choose between a satin or matte finish for your paper. Available in three sizes, and vertical orientations to best suit your art. Sawtooth hanging hardware included (except for the 11.7" x 8.3" size which has a small metal hole on the back instead).

- High-quality 250gsm photo paper in a satin or matte finish

- Pine wood frame with a protective acrylic glass cover

- Natural wood, black and white frame color options

- Three sizes

  8.3" x 11.7"

  11.7" x16.5"

  20" x 28"

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House of Tin Baron: Phuket's Newest Luxurious Lifestyle Destination

Discover Phuket’s newest luxury gem, House of Tin Baron, a historical landmark reimagined into a premier destination for fine dining and opulent experiences. Continue reading House of Tin Baron: Phuket’s Newest Luxurious Lifestyle Destination

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Francesco Guardi, View of the Rialto Bridge, Venice

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12 Must-Visit Cities in Italy

Italy is a top bucket list destination for many travelers thanks to its distinct history, culture, architecture, and food. This romantic European country is surprisingly diverse, with landscapes ranging from quiet fishing villages to bustling metropolitan cities and towering mountain peaks. With so much beauty to discover, deciding what cities in Italy to visit during your trip can feel…

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Making postcards from my travels was actually such a good way to immortalise them, and now I shall do so by posting them on the internet.

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Castelnuovo Bormida, Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy c.1700

750 square meters/ 6 bedrooms/ 4 baths $182,885 approx USD

"Castelnuovo Bormida - Located within the charming setting that houses the medieval castle symbol of Castelnuovo (an imposing and ancient architectural structure at the foot of the Bormida river), this historic Renaissance residence that is spread horizontally with an L-shaped plan and vertical on four levels. The same retains the original architectural elements intact, a value that distinguishes it and makes it a unique opportunity in the high quality real estate market.

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The prestigious house has a total area of 750 square meters spread over 4 floors:

Ground Floor -__________sqm 270

Here were the spaces dedicated to the activities for the management of the house.

This level can be accessed above all by two entrances: one under the main staircase and another very easy to loading and unloading is located in Via del Castello.

In the room used as a kitchen there is still the oven and the old stoves

A comfortable and large secondary staircase leads to the other floors.

Some openings lead into the fenced garden by a high brick wall.

This floor is therefore composed as follows: Entrance, basement, kitchen, living room, two woodshed rooms, two garages, cellar room as well as exclusive garden.

First floor ___________sqm 280

The main floor of representation.

Access to this floor is via a climbing up the beautiful staircase where you can not help but admire the ceiling embellished by the authentic coffered painting and preserved to perfection, you enter the living room where the nobles welcomed the guests. A disengaged sitting room the floor, from here there is access to the loggia, the bedrooms and the utility staircase. Now this floor is used as a main house.

The current composition is as follows: entrance hall, large living room, kitchen, 2 open spaces, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and veranda.

Second floor _______sqm 150

Plan that was made available for service or for a private residence, identical to the one under the summer in the layout of the spaces, more Spartan and as a whole more authentic.

7 rooms, two bathrooms and veranda.

Third Floor - Attic

From the loggia climbing a 1700s authentic wood staircase. You can explore the attic of 200 square meters. With truss, beams and original strips and 10 external views." - from listing

https://www.gate-away.com/properties/piedmont/alessandria/castelnuovo-bormida/id/566315

📸 Source/Photos: Bracco Immobiliare