Category Archives: Verona

Historical Records that Belong to Italy

Posted on July 26, 2018 by babbityjean

(This post is adapted and translated from an article in Focus.it.) The Oldest Botanical Garden in the World Dating back to 1545, the botanical garden of Padua is considered the oldest in the world.  With more than 6,000 types of … Continue reading →

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Highlights of our trip to Orvieto

Posted on June 1, 2017 by babbityjean

To begin, Bill and I would like to thank our friends, Susan Forkush and Adrian Misarti, for an unforgettable visit to Orvieto.  Susan, who also lives in Santa Barbara, lives in the historic center of Orvieto.  Adrian, who was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cucina italiana, English, Foto, Italia, Orvieto, Santa Barbara, Storia, Umbria, Verona | 2 Comments

Arte Rubate…e poi Recuperate

Posted on December 29, 2016 by babbityjean

Un patrimonio artistico immenso valutato intorno ai 5 miliardi di euro si perde irrimediabilmente ogni anno nel redditizio mercato nero dell’arte.  E si crede che più del 90% delle opere d’arte rubate non venga più ritrovato (vedete il post, Un Secolo di … Continue reading →

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