Oh gelato, you magnificent thing. Remember what we do in Italy? Eat gelato daily. On the way to the Spanish Steps, I cooled off with a double scoop. It was hazelnut and mascarpone with caramelized figs.
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What's not to love about gelato in the heat of the summertime sun? After hours of walking around and being on my feet, I love nothing more than a cool refreshing bite of cold gelato. And this is hands down the best gelato place in Venice. An unsuspecting little shop, on some random street, after turning my tenth right corner and finding myself lost in the maze.
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The gondolas pass under and all gaze in awe at the ornate structure above them. The white is startling against the blue skies. It is equally jarring against cloudy gray skies, also taking on a gray undertone. Visitors praise the beauty and romance. The Bridge of Sighs is a white limestone bridge that connects the prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace.
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When in Italy, you must have gelato daily. Especially in the summer, when an afternoon gelato soothes the soul. Gelato is denser than ice cream and comes in a variety of flavors from cream based flavors like vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut, and stracciatella to fruit based flavors like berries, mango, and more. Don Nino did not disappoint as we were walking near the Pantheon.
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Michelangelo's Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is legendary. Who hasn't seen the mural where the hands of God and Adam reaching towards each other? During height tourist season, one must navigate through the Vatican Museum and the hoards of crowds in order to reach the acclaimed Sistine Chapel. History buffs can see art and artifacts in the city's history.
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A far less crowded site than the nearby Vatican City during the height of tourist season, it is a great reprieve from the sun, offering shade, history, and some light provisions on top. Not to mention the 360 views of Rome, including the Tiber River and Vatican City.
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The Roman Forum and Palantine Hill is an echo of what used to be the center of Roman life. Situated next to the Colosseum, it's a great way to see how the Romans once lived and perhaps astounding to see what a big part the Colosseum's entertainment played for some of the residents.
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The Colosseum is on most tourists' bucketlist of things to see while in Rome. An impressive structure that is nestled between a combination of old ruins and new complexes, Rome's appreciation for their past is evident. So much history is preserved in the bustling city.
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The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon. The structure itself is iconic in Lyon's postcards. It sits next to the Tour métallique de Fourvière or Metallic Tower of Fourvière, known so some as the sister Eiffel Tower. The courtyards provide expansive views of the city, all the way to Mont Blanc. Inside, the murals glisten with gold leaf adornments.
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