Built for the Genoa Expo 1992, the Genoa Aquarium houses 63 tanks in its 10,000 meter space, and is said to be the largest indoor aquarium in Europe.
Crossroads Tour: Of Ships and Sea Creatures – The Director’s Cut
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I'm a self taught textile artisan, working in rescued materials and found objects. I used to make hats, now I make other things. My designs are inspired by my travels, historical studies and customer requests.
Crossroads Tour: Genova (Day 2) – The Director’s Cut
A police car stops behind me, and an officer asks if I'm here to see the Lanterna, the “Cymbol of Genova.”
Crossroads Tour: Florence to Genoa – The Director’s Cut
It's an interesting train ride from Florence to Genoa, where I lodge in a B&B housed in a 14th century convent...
Crossroads Tour: Florence (Day One) – The Director’s Cut
My second global trip starts where the last one ended - in Florence.
Crossroads Tour: Arrival in Florence – The Director’s Cut
My second global trip starts where the last one ended - in Florence.
Crossroads Tour: Making Plans – The Director’s Cut
This trip starts where my last one left off... in Florence.
Three Days in Florence (Day 3) – The Director’s Cut
The Bargello is remarkable as much for its architecture as much as its contents. Finished in the 14th century, this palazzo has been the residence of the Duke of Calabria...
Three Days in Florence (Day 2) – The Director’s Cut
There are many elements that should have caught my attention here, but I was fixated on the bronze doors which were one of two reasons I came here.
Three Days in Florence (Day 1.5) – The Director’s Cut
Marie compares the train station in Venice to the one in Hogwart’s...
Three Days in Venice (Day 3) – The Director’s Cut
The Basilica houses nearly 2 acres of mosaic, much of it gold leafed glass tile, dating to the 13th century. The floor is nearly as incredible as the ceiling...
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