Monday, April 25, 2005
Freds 8 days post
5 must-visit places in italy. where to go, what to see in the land famous for ancient gladiators, great art and glam labels.
extract from 8 days...1. rome
also known as: to where all roads lead
who should visit: travellers infected with wanderlust
where you should go: definitely the colosseum
2. milan
also known as: italy's fashion-forward capital bar none
who should visit: tai-tais with big appetites for designer labels and even bigger wallets
where you should go: haute couture rules the day
3. venice
also known as: la serenissima (italian for the serene republic). lord byron also describes venice as " a fairy city of the heart"
who should visit: stressed-out executives in need of some peace
where you should go: the best things in venice are free
4. capri
also known as: home to the mystical sirens, beautiful, flesh-eating women who lure ancient sailors to their death with their lovely singing
who should visit: sailors not afraid to die
where you should go: capri has its blue grotto as the main draw. relax and enjoy a cuppa in the cafes in capri town's village square and take joy in the fact that you are holidaying in an island frequented by the rich and famous such as tom cruise, nicole kidman and julia roberts
5. florence
also known as: as d h lawrence puts it, "man's perfect centre of the universe"
who should visit: culture vultures and art lovers
where you should go: once the heart of european culture and life, this renaissance city still has much to offer. here lies uffizi, one of the world's most illustrious museums.
quirkx at 7:15 AM