Category: Italy

Just before the AC Milan vs. Napoli match, we ate at Ristorante Al Meazza. As usual, it’s not bad: lasagna, cotoletta alla Milanese with fries, very good local dishes. Plus, we’re right next to the Milan Ultras section, so from the restaurant we have a view of the Curva Sud and the vibrant atmosphere with…

Head to Sforza Castle, near the Duomo. Magnificent square, fountain, and castle. A fortress built in the 15th century by the Duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza. italia57.frView profileView more on Instagram   Back to Sforza Castle, but this time we’ll gain some altitude and visit the Merlate (panoramic walls and ramparts) to discover this monument…

British breakfast near Milan, ready for a new day! My first time here, we visited the large, 100% natural Milan North Park, with its hiking trails, bike paths, wooded areas, and lakes.The perfect place for a relaxing walk, an outing with friends or family, or a picnic; there’s even an area where dogs can roam…

We arrive in the city center of Milan, an opportunity to (re)visit the majestic Milan Cathedral (the Duomo), the magnificent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and a little further on, the Piazza Mercanti (in the Middle Ages it was the commercial and government center). italia57.frView profileView more on Instagram italia57.frView profileView more on Instagram The tram…

Here we go (departure 2:15 a.m. from Moselle-Alsace) for another bus trip to Italy to watch the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at the San Siro Stadium.Once across the Italian border, we’re off for a traditional espresso and a pistachio brioche. This weekend, we have to change hotels because of Milan…

Last afternoon in Venice, among the gondolas. I also visit the Venezia FC store.

Lunch at the Nevodi Restaurant in Venice. Krystal oysters and Crudo di Rialto (an assortment of fresh, raw fish from the Fish Market) were delicious ! Followed by grilled octopus with chickpea cream and baked potatoes. italia57.frView profileView more on Instagram   Now we visit St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. I bought a skip-the-line ticket,…

This morning, visit the Naval History Museum of Venice (Museo Storico Navale), not far from the Arsenale.It houses an impressive collection of models of ships, galleys, uniforms, and gondolas from the period of the Venetian Republic, once the undisputed master of the Adriatic Sea. The second part of the tour is the Naval History Museum…

Tonight, we’ll visit the area surrounding the Venice Arsenale by Night. The shipyard was built in 1104 on the initiative of Doge Ordelafo Faliero to quickly produce numerous ships. Stasera visiteremo i dintorni dell’Arsenale di Venezia di notte. Il cantiere navale fu costruito nel 1104 su iniziativa del doge Ordelafo Faliero per produrre rapidamente numerose…

This morning, I’m visiting the former Jewish ghetto in Cannaregio, one of Venice’s most important districts. A place steeped in history with its synagogues and narrow streets, it’s also very peaceful, unlike the rest of the city, especially St. Mark’s Square! italia57.frView profileView more on Instagram   Today I discovered the official FC Venezia store…