Its seems forever ago when I last went away to Italy, but it was actually only in July. I've been a couple of times with school for music (managed to get on the trip with my poor flute skills), but I really wanted to go because of the rich texture of the buildings out there, the intricacies highlighted by the burning sun. I love the relaxed atmosphere created by the culture and the warmth - it makes it easier to simply admire the architecture (or maybe that's just the effect of being a tourist?). Anyway, here are some of my favourites (:
The colosseum in Verona, quite tiring getting to the top but it's such an beautiful panoramic view of the city it's definitely worth it. I'm always amazed when you get inside because of the sheer size of the space (ok so always means twice, but still), I do have a photo of the inside but I can't find it, so maybe another time? Besides, I doubt a photo could portray the atmosphere created when you're actually there - so if you ever get the chance, go.
The look of the tall buildings with their layers of balconies has always appealed to me, I like the idea of stepping onto a balcony and having conversations with the people on the surrounding balconies. Or perhaps it's just the symmetry they add.
This is the famous Juliet's balcony (as you might be able to tell from the tourists..) it's difficult to talk about the history of the place when really it's packed with people wanting to see the spectacle of romance, so there's more a sense of excitement and the mystery of what may have actually occurred there.
Now, back to the cold streets of England.. Hopefully I'll be able to go back there again one day, but as this is my last year of school I think I'll have to find another way to get a visit in. Somewhere so beautiful can't show you all it's secrets in one day.
Jess (:
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