Cappuccino Experience

Milan – City of Culture and Fashion: Part 3

Milan is a city I have a strong affection for. I studied there for a year and worked there for three. During that time my parents visited me on several occasions. They now share their experiences with you in the third and final part of the series.

The Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore is situated close to Porta Ticinese, where you can also see 4th century Roman columns. This whole area is well worth a visit. The Basilica of St. Ambrose, built originally in 379 is also an important church connected with this famous patron saint of Milan. The San Carlos Basilica close to the Duomo is another interesting church. However one which is virtually unknown to visitors is the church of San Bernadino, also situated close the Duomo in Piazza Santo Stefano. It was built in the 17th century on the site of a cemetery and is decorated with the bones and skulls of people from hospitals and prisons collected over a 400-year period. It is only open in the mornings so don’t be disappointed by arriving there after 1 p.m. We certainly would have missed this one if our son hadn’t taken us there. It reminded us of the skulls and bones in the Paris catacombs.

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Introducing Italian Comedy

Part 3

Ficarre & Picone

This week I introduce the funniest double act in Italy. These two Sicilians make you laugh just by looking at them. Apart from their hilarious comedy they have presented Striscia la notizia and appeared in several films.

www.ficarraepicone.it

Still no internet!

I still have no internet at home!! Sorry to all those who follow me.
Next week I will try to write a post about Vinitaly, the famous wine show in Verona, which I will be attending in early April.
Ciao a tutti.

Internet Woes

I still haven’t got the internet sorted out in my new flat so I apologize to all my readers for the lack of posts. I’ll definitely get back on track in February.
Ciao a tutti.