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.

My grandson’s Brody, Blake, Weston, Jameson and I toured Britannia Mine in Squamish British Columbia. After the tour, we spent some time exploring the various buildings and exhibits throughout the property. Even though the mine was a copper mine, our final stop was the Gold Panning Pavilion, where the experience is designed for everyone. The panning troughs are set at different heights so both children and adults can participate comfortably. And the best part? Visitors can ke

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

World Radio Day, observed annually on 13 February, celebrates radio’s role as a vital and trustworthy means of communication. The date commemorates the founding of United Nations Radio in 1946. UNESCO designated 13 February as World Radio Day in 2011, and the United Nations General Assembly formally endorsed the observance in 2012.

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

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

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

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 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 museum - Video TikTok del museo Gianni and I are car fanatics and whenever there is a car museum in the area, we have to see what treasures are hidden behind the walls. Therefore, during our visit to Monaco we had to visit the museum of the Prince of Monaco’s Car Collection. The ticket was ten euros per adult and totally worth the price as there are over 100 cars to explore. Prince Rainer III was a car enthusiast and

Italiano sotto ogni sezione Here is a TikTok video on violence against women - Ecco un video TikTok sulla violenza contro le donne Since December 17, 1999, The United Nations General Assembly established November 25th as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. November 25th is not a coincidence; it marks the brutal assassination of three Mirabal sisters in the Dominican Republic in 1960. Patria, Maria Teresa and Minerva Mirabal were considered r

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