11.07.2025
Cremona, a charming city in Italy's Lombardy region, is world-renowned as the historic heart of violin making. Nestled on the banks of the Po River, it boasts a rich artistic and musical heritage. Visitors can explore its magnificent Piazza del Comune, home to the stunning Cremona Cathedral with its soaring Torrazzo bell tower (one of the tallest in Italy) and the elegant Loggia dei Militi. Beyond its architectural beauty, Cremona's true allure lies in its centuries-old tradition of lutherie, passed down through masters like Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri. The city's numerous violin workshops and the fascinating Museo del Violino offer a deep dive into this exquisite craft, making Cremona a must-visit for lovers of music, art, and history.
The above text was written by AI. During my very short visit to Cremona I didn’t have time to explore "the numerous violin workshops" or "fascinating Museo del Violino" but witnessing a spectacular sunrise at the Piazza del Comune will stay with me for a while.
Andrzej
09.07.2025
The abundance of world class tourist attractions makes sightseeing in France super easy. Wherever you stop in a city, a town or a village there is always something interesting to see or do. Take the city of Beziers as an example. I’ve driven by quite a few times but this time I made a quick stop and found this amazing spot for taking photos, with a view surprisingly similar to one from... guess where?
Andrzej
04.07.2025
From Wiki: Narbonne Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Narbonne, France. The cathedral is a national monument and dedicated to Saints Justus and Pastor. It was the seat of the Archbishop of Narbonne until the Archbishopric was merged into the Diocese of Carcassonne under the Concordat of 1801.
The building, begun in 1272, is noted for being unfinished as the result of many factors including sudden changes in the economic status of Narbonne, its unusual size and geographical location (to complete it would have meant demolishing the city walls) and financial constraints.
Andrzej
02.07.2025
From Wiki: Murcia, a city in south-eastern Spain, was founded by Abd ar-Rahman II, Emir of Cordoba, in 825 with the name Mursiyah. It is now mainly a services city and a university town. Highlights for visitors include the Cathedral of Murcia and a number of baroque buildings, renowned local cuisine, Holy Week procession, works of art by the famous Murcian sculptor Francisco Salzillo, and the Fiestas de Primavera (Spring Festival).
Andrzej
29.06.2025
On June 25th 2025, I reached the summit of Punta degli Spiriti (3487 m) in the Italian Alps. It was my 100th summit of a mountain over 2900m high. So, I'm happy to announce that the third and the last part of my
Project 3x100 is complete (82 days before my 65th birthday). Yay!
Andrzej
18.06.2025
Another visit home to spend time with family and friends. It was a whirlwind of both activity and emotions but I managed to get out with my camera, thanks to some very patient and accommodating drivers. I love Alberta for many reasons, one of which is the wide variety of things that draw my lens. Until next time.
Shona
30.05.2025
La Linea de la Concepcion, probably the ugliest city in Spain (lol). Bordering Gibraltar to the south, the city is basically a bedroom for thousands of workers crossing the border every day to their jobs in the British territory. For anyone hating the Brits and not willing to slave for them, there are a few other ways to make a buck. For more details watch the Netflix documentary - La Linea: Shadow of Narco. Lol.
Andrzej
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