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Heading to the Mainland... |
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On the Auto Ferry |
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From Genova to Milano by Train |
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Genova (Genoa) |
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Genova (pronounced GEN-o-wa) is built against the side of a mountain, ending right at the sea port. As we toured around, we saw where some apartments had been built so one road was at the ground (considered 'G' or '0', not '1'), and the next street was at the roof! Some cross streets were so steep, they had to build 'switchbacks' through the buildings. |
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Genova, where all Navies have landed... |
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View from the Balcony of our room at the 'Pensione' |
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Lion gaurding Universite di Genova |
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Genoan 'stacked' balconies |
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Street Statues |
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Venezia (Venice) |
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Venezia (pronounced ven-EATZ-e-a) is, as most people know, built on top of sinking swampland. This location, as well as the accepted neutrality of the residents here, made Venezia a business capital, instead of a political one. The easiest way around the city is still by Water Bus or Water Taxi, although most tourists (yes, ourselves included) enjoy doing it 'Gondola' style! |
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Old Merchant homes along the Grand Canal |
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Travelling the Grand Canal |
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"Backyard" Balconies |
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View of side 'street' from Grande Canale |
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Tourists! |
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Alleyway in Venezia |
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