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Sea to Sky Gondola – Squamish BC
The Sea to Sky Gondola was created with the vision of making one of British Columbia's most spectacular natural landscapes accessible to everyone. Nestled along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler, it offers breathtaking views of Howe Sound, the Stawamus Chief, and the towering Coast Mountains.
Maria Scuor
1 hour ago8 min read


Spirit Trail – Sea to Sky Gondola
The Spirit Loop Trail is one of the most beautiful and easiest walks at the summit of Sea to Sky Gondola. Although it is only 250 metres long per marker or 400 metres per website it takes about 20 minutes to complete because you just can’t help but stop at all the viewpoints. It offers some of the most spectacular views of Atl'ka7tsem (Howe Sound), Sky Pilot Mountain, and Goat Ridge.
Maria Scuor
1 hour ago4 min read


Church of Saints Joseph and Blaise - Chiesa Ss. Giuseppe e Biagio
This day I had the honour to attend the wedding of Alex and Giorgia at the Church of Saints Joseph and Blaise in Carciano, a hamlet of Stresa. I had seen this church on my walks when we spent a couple of months in Stresa. It is a charming church made even more special knowing we were there to celebrate two people beginning their life together. But as beautiful as the wedding was, I couldn’t help but wonder about the history of the church surrounding us.
Maria Scuor
1 day ago3 min read


Museo Ferrari Museum - Maranello
Scorri a basso per l'italiano Update - August 21, 2026 TikTok VIDEO - YouTube VIDEO Maranello is a municipality in the province of Modena and the Italian region Emilia-Romagna. It is located 18 km south of the city of Modena and has a population just over 17,000. Before becoming the town of Maranello it was a Medieval settlement centered on its Castle. The Castle, which sits above the town, is of very ancient order but without documentation dates are not clear. Remains
Maria Scuor
Aug 215 min read


Britannia Mine – Squamish
At first glance, Britannia Beach appears to be a peaceful coastal community nestled between the mountains and the ocean. But hidden within those rugged slopes is a remarkable story of discovery, determination, sacrifice, and renewal. The mine is incredible part of history.
Maria Scuor
Aug 49 min read


Gourmet Warehouse - Vancouver
It had been a long time since I was able to visit one of my favourite places, a true paradise for anyone who loves cooking, beautiful housewares, and everything connected to the kitchen. Today, I wandered through the aisles of Vancouver's Gourmet Warehouse with so much joy, discovering little treasures and finding inspiration around every corner.
Maria Scuor
Jul 314 min read


Vigevano – Bramante Tower / Torre del Bramante
The Bramante Tower (Torre del Bramante) dates back to at least 1198, when a defensive and civic tower was documented within the castle complex controlled by the city of Pavia. Initially built for military and surveillance purposes, it gradually took on an important civic role, becoming the site of bells used to mark time and signal key events, as well as hosting one of the earliest public mechanical clocks in the area.
Maria Scuor
Jul 274 min read


Vigevano Sforza Castle / Castello Sforzesco
The history of Vigevano’s castle begins in the late Middle Ages, during the rule of the Visconti family, who governed Milan from the late 13th century until the mid-15th century. Under the Visconti, Vigevano became an important strategic and administrative center, thanks to its position near the Ticino River and the key route connecting Milan to Pavia
Maria Scuor
Jun 245 min read


Vigevano – Sights / Attrazione
Vigevano is a municipality in the province of Pavia, within the Italian region of Lombardy. Its origins began to take shape around 963 AD, when it is first recorded as a fortified Lombard settlement situated on the Ticino plain. During the Middle Ages, its location between Milan and Pavia made it both strategically important and highly exposed to conflict.
Maria Scuor
Jun 88 min read


Vigevano Cathedral / Duomo
Sant’Ambrogio (Ambrose) Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Vigevano, in the province of Pavia, stands at the end of Piazza Ducale and is one of the most important religious landmarks in the city. The site originally held a church dedicated to Ambrose dating back to the 10th century. In 1530, Pope Clement VII established the Diocese of Vigevano at the request of Francesco II Sforza, which led to the transformation of the church into a cathedral.
Maria Scuor
Jun 88 min read


Milano Castello Sforzesco
Sforza Castle, or Castello Sforzesco, stands as one of Milan’s most emblematic landmarks, carrying a layered history that stretches from medieval fortification to Renaissance court and, eventually, to modern cultural hub. Castello Sforzesco began its history in the 14th century under the Visconti dynasty. Between 1358 and 1370, Galeazzo II Visconti ordered the construction of a fortified residence known as the Castello di Porta Giovia.
Maria Scuor
Mar 235 min read


Ivrea Sights / Attrazioni
Italiano sotto ogni sezione TikTok video Ivrea Sights / Attrazioni Thank you to our friends Walter and Karen from Canada and Franco our friend from Vercelli for spending a wonderful day exploring Ivrea. Ivrea is a small but historically significant city in northern Italy, situated in the Piedmont region roughly 50 kilometers north of Turin. It lies along the Dora Baltea River, close to the Alpine foothills, a location that has shaped its role as a crossroads be
Maria Scuor
Feb 249 min read


Ivrea – Castle / Castello
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok video of Castle / del Castello We had a wonderful time exploring Ivrea with our friends; Walt and Karen who were visiting from Canada and Franco who lives in Vercelli. Information on Ivrea Sights Ivrea Castle, locally known as Castello di Ivrea , is a medieval fortress located in the historic center of Ivrea, a town in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. The castle was constructed in 1358 by Amadeus VI of Savoy, often called “th
Maria Scuor
Feb 104 min read


Ivrea - Cathedral / Duomo
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok video – Cathedral / Duomo The Duomo di Ivrea, officially the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, stands in the historic center of Ivrea as the result of nearly two millennia of continuous religious and architectural history. Its origins lie in the 4th–5th centuries, when the Roman town of Eporedia began its transformation into a Christian city. Early Christian basilicas were established on this site, traces of which survive beneath the
Maria Scuor
Jan 115 min read


Vercelli Rice / Riso
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok Video of Vercelli Rice / Riso I want to start by giving Franco, our friend from Vercelli the credit for taking the photos and videos of the rice’s growing phases. It allows me to show you how the fields transform from dirt to rice. Rice cultivation in the Vercelli area of northern Piedmont gradually became Europe’s most important rice-growing district due to its geography, technology, and social history. Its foundations date to the M
Maria Scuor
Jan 615 min read


Laveno – Mombello, Church/Chiesa Santi Filippo e Giacomo
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano TikTok video of the church – video TikTok della chiesa The Church of Saints Philip and James is in the heart of Laveno‑Mombello just above the shores of Lake Maggiore. It historically served as the main parish church before the construction of the newer Sant’Ambrogio. Often called the chiesa vecchia (“old church”) by locals, it’s a quiet witness to the town’s history and spiritual life. Its origins go back to the 14th century (with the ea
Maria Scuor
Jan 53 min read


Churches in Varazze – Chiese in Varazze
Italian under each section TikTok video of the three churches - Video TikTok delle tre chiese While visiting Varazze I got to visit three churches, all different and all beautiful in their own right. Santa Caterina The Sanctuary of Santa Caterina is Roman Catholic church in baroque style that was consecrated in 1658. It was October 3, 1376, when St. Catherine of Siena left Avignon and arrived in the village of Varazze. She wanted to visit the birthplace of the bl
Maria Scuor
Dec 30, 202515 min read


Polyptych of Monte San Martino – Polittico di San Martino
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Video of the Polyptych - Video del Polittico Nestled in the hills of the Marche region, the small town of Monte San Martino is home to a remarkable Renaissance treasure: the Polyptych of Monte San Martino . Though not as famous as works by Michelangelo or Leonardo, this altarpiece tells a story of artistic collaboration, devotion, and the beauty of the Italian Quattrocento or 1400’s. It is believed the polyptych was created between 1477 and
Maria Scuor
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Monaco Views - Vedute di Monaco
Scorri a basso per l’italiano TikTok video of Monaco views - Video TikTok delle vedute di Monaco Monaco is located in the Principality of Monaco and is a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera in Western Europe. The state has an area of 2.08 km 2 (0.80 sq mi) and is the second smallest state in the world behind only the Vatican City. Monaco is bordered by France to the north, east and west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. It is 10 km (6.2 mli) from the Itali
Maria Scuor
Dec 9, 20257 min read


Monaco - Prince's Palace / Palazzo del Principe
Scorri a basso per l’italiano TikTok video of the Prince’s Palace - Video TikTok del Palazzo del Principe The Prince’s Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. Today the residence is home to Prince Albert Grimaldi II and his wife Princess Charlene of the Grimaldi family dynasty. It was built as a Genoese fortress by the merchants of the Ghibelline faction in 1191 and like many fortresses in Europe has been bombarded and besieged by
Maria Scuor
Dec 1, 20258 min read
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