Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   The Olympic Torch came through Arona on January 14, 2026, and Chris my son-in-law @ chrisevans.film took these photos and video.   La Torcia Olimpica è passata da Arona il 14 gennaio 2026 e Chris, mio genero, @ chrisevans.film , ha scattato queste foto e questi video.    TikTok video - Olympic Torch in Arona / Torcia Olimpica ad Arona Photos / Foto   Winter Olympics The Winter Olympic Games are an international sporting event dedicated to sno

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   TikTok video crows destroying grass / corvi che distruggono l’erba   When we returned to Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada this past fall, I was stunned by just how many lawns had been ravaged by crows. I watched in disbelief as they carefully tugged up the grass, leaving what should have been a lush, green paradise looking torn and tattered—a disheartening sight for anyone who cherishes a pristine lawn.   Have you ever wondered why this s

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   TikTok Video - Bat Houses / Casetta per Pipistrelli Walking along the promenade in Arona, Verdemax boxes can be seen everywhere. Curious about what they were, I decided to do some research to learn more about them.   These little houses are bat houses.  They are environmentally friendly wooden shelters created to give bats a secure resting and nesting place in gardens, parks, or on buildings. Made primarily from natural pine wood, these bat ho

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

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

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

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   The magic of Christmas lights Video of the lights - Video delle luci About a 40-minute drive from Arona and roughly an hour from Milan lies the small town of Leggiuno, home to just 3,400 residents. Each winter, it becomes one of northern Italy’s most enchanting seasonal destinations, as the town is transformed into a luminous holiday wonderland. Locally known as the Luminarie di Leggiuno , the display bathes streets, trees, and public spaces

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

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

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   TikTok video of the Cathedral – Video TikTok del Duomo   The Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate or Cathédrale de Notre-Dame-Immaculée in French stands tall in the historic district of Monaco-Ville. It is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the venerated title of the Immaculate Conception.  It dates back to 1875 when Prince Charles (Carlo III) commissioned it to replace the previous 13 th -century Saint Nicholas Ch

Scorri a basso per l’italiano YouTube video of casino - Video YouTube del casinò Officially named Casino de Monte-Carlo is not only a casino, but an entertainment complex located in the Principality of Monaco.  It houses Le Casino, Opéra de Monte-Carlo (Opera House) and Les Ballet de Monte-Carlo (Ballet Company).  It is owned by Société des Bains de Mer, a publicly traded company which also owns the principal hotels, sports clubs, foodservice establishments and nightclubs t

Italian under each section TikTok Video of Sacro Monte di San Carlo Church / Chiesa  Sacro Monte History The Sacred Mount of Arona is a complex devoted to Charles (Carlo) Borromeo and is part of nine Sacri Monti built in Piedmont and Lombardy in the 16 th  and 17th centuries.  It is located high above the town of Arona in the town of San Carlo.    Carlo Borromeo was born October 2, 1538 and became a cardinal in 1560, then becoming the Archbishop of Milan from 1564 to 1584. 

Scorri a basso per l’italiano    We recently spent a few days in Varazze the seaside municipality in the province of Savona in the region...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   TikTok video of Soggiorno Al Nido - Video TikTok del Soggiorno Al Nido During our stay in Varazze for a...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   TikTok video of Gelateria - Video TikTok della Gelateria During or visit to Varazze we had several...

Italiano sotto ogni sezione   TikTok video of the sights – Video TikTok dei luoghi d'interesse Palmanova is a town and comune in the...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   TikTok video of cathedral - Video TikTok del duomo The cathedral or Duomo di Palmanova is also known as...

Italian under each section TikTok video of the sights of Padua - Video TikTok delle attrazioni di Padova We spent a couple of days in...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   TikTok video of the Duomo - Video TikTok del Duomo Duomo di Padova or The Cathedral Basilica of Santa...

Italian under each section   TikTok video of the basilica - Video TikTok della basilica The Pontifical Minor Basilica of Saint Anthony...