The Island Ischia a perfect day- crystal clear water. Just bliss!
Lago d’Averno. Avernus was of major importance to the Romans, who considered it to be the entrance to Hades. Roman writers often used the name as a synonym for the underworld. In Virgil’s Aeneid, Aeneas descends to the underworld through a cave near the lake. In Hyginus’ Fabulae, Odysseus also goes to the lower world from this spot, where he meets Elpenor, his comrade who went missing at Circe’s palace.[1]
Despite the alleged dangers of the lake, the Romans were happy to settle its shores, on which villas and vineyards were established. The lake’s personification, the deus Avernus, was worshipped in lakeside temples. A large bathhouse was built on the eastern shore of the lake.
In 37 BCE, the Roman general Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa converted the lake into a naval base named the Portus Julius after Octavian. It was linked by a canal to a nearby lake (Lucrinus Lacus) and, from there, to the sea. The lake shore was also connected to the Greek colony of Cumae by an underground passage known as Cocceio’s Cave (Grotta di Cocceio), which was one kilometre (0.6 mi) long and wide enough to be used by chariots. This was the world’s first major road tunnel; it remained usable until as recently as the 1940s.
Maestro Giulio Tampalini playing in Napoli.
Great winery Cantione Astroni on the hills of an ancient volcanic crater with soil so fertile enabling magnificent wine. Tours of winery and wine tastings and platters or lunch if you prefer.
When you become a client - Passion for Italy can book this beautiful hotel for you in Venice!
The Giro Italia came through Pozzuoli! What ride they had up the mountain of Monte di Procida and another into Posillipo, Napoli.
The Medici Chapel is amazing containing all the tombs of the Great Medici of Florence who built the city ! Designed by Michelangelo ! Incredible beautiful marble- every colour.
On the set of Medici of Florence in Montepulciano, Tuscany. a great television series about the history of Florence.
Magic atmosphere in Florence ✨#passionforitalytravel #florence #magicwinter #italy #christmasinitaly #pfitravel
Winter night in Florence. Just magic ✨✨#passionforitalytravel #florence #livefromflorence #italy #christmasinitaly #pfitravel
A week in Tuscany - mother and daughter trip! Highly recommended before they fly the coup! October in Italy the sunsets are divine. staying on an Olive farm near Montepulciano in Tuscany. Just bliss. great food and great wine and my beautiful daughter all to myself! What more could you ask for?
Driving to the castle of Conegliano, Prosecco region for a Saturday lunch with view. #travelwithus #proseccoregion #conegliano #castle #passionforitalytravel #italy #veneto
Vivo Per Lei, Carnevale Venezia 2020
Just over a month ago I stood in St. Mark’s Square before the flight of the angel, a highlight of Carnevale and a dream of mine to see. As we stood waiting, I heard the first few notes of a favorite song, Vivo Per Lei. Tears streaming down my face, the moment unfolded almost frozen in time. Beyond my dreams, beyond imagination. Again, it felt like Italy arranged a moment just for me. Now, looking back, it seems so long ago. The song title means, I Live for Her. It is about music. It is also exactly how I feel about Italy. For all of us who can’t be there, enjoy, and know she has withstood far greater than this. We will see her again.
“Vivo per lei da quando sai
La prima volta l’ho incontrata
Non mi ricordo come, ma
Mi entrata dentro e c’ è restata
Vivo per lei perché mi fa
Vibrare forte l’anima”
“I live for her since when, you know,
From the first time I met her
I don’t remember how, but
She entered me and there she stayed
I live for her because she
Strongly shakes my soul”
Italia, Io Vivo per Lei
Lindsay Sinko,
PFI Tampa Office
#vivoperlei, #italy, #italia, #forzaitalia, #covid19, #staystrong
How to forget this magic exhibitions in Venice #carnival ##carnivalvenice #venice #pfitravel #passionforitalytravel
It is difficult to describe how magic, beautiful and emotional has been the Grand Opening of the Carnival in Venice - Sabrina , Pfi Travel #venice #carnival #venicecarnival #italy #veneto #venicecarnivalopening #pfitravel #passionforitalytravel