Well if you had been with us today you would have seen how wonderful this country can be on a good day, the architecture, the art, the food and the weather all combined to make this a special day.
We visited the city of Vicenza which is renowned for its renaissance architecture, particularly by the 16th century architect, Andrea Palladio. Every street had grand buildings with amazing facades and amazing Piazzas. We wanted to go to visit the Theatre Olimpico, the first indoor theatre in masonry built in 1585, not realizing how many more fantastic places there were to visit, we were you might say, pleasantly surprised.
The art on display was incredibly majestic, some dating back to the 14th century. Each piece was very well displayed and had detailed information in both Italian and English.
What really impressed us is that the city is host to an abundance of museums that we could visit with one ticket over a period of a week. We only made it to 2 so we hope to go back to visit more. In Italy a “family” is not just 2 adults plus 2 children (and then pay extra for the rest) but 2 adults plus however many children you have!!!! Well, we were very pleased 😊.
We also enjoyed having real Italian pizza for lunch, and this was enjoyed by all, the pizzas were simple but very tasty, nothing compared to what is passed off as pizza in NZ.
The Theatre Olimpico with its spectacular illusion effects and amazing masonry work.
Only a small sampling of the amazing architecture, for a sense of perspective see if you can find Reuben in the picture with the clock tower. Also, ask Caleb when he returns what happened when he tried to climb the column and what colour beetroot is!!
Interesting dress code for boys… ours are glad you don’t have to wear
tights and poofy pants anymore!
This one of Saint Sylvester & the dragon (c 1410) We really noticed the huge change in painting styles from this to those done once they discovered perspective (1500s).
Reuben running the gauntlet of water spouts.
Pizza for lunch “molto delozioso !!!” Dominoes eat your heart out, there ain’t no comparison.
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