Italy

Italy: A Captivating Symphony of History, Culture, and Splendor

In the heart of the Mediterranean lies Italy, a country that has shaped the cultural and historical landscape of Europe like no other. With its roots delving deep into the heart of ancient Rome, Italy has been the cradle of Western civilization and a center of global culture for centuries. Modern Italy, unified in 1861, stretches from the snow-capped Alps in the north to the sun-kissed shores of Sicily in the south.

From Ancient Empires to Renaissance Masterpieces

Italy's narrative is a storied tapestry of ancient empires, Renaissance revolutions, and influential global events. Its soil has been a battleground for empires and a canvas for visionaries like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, whose works still echo through the ages.

Rome: The Eternal City

The capital, Rome, stands as a monument to history itself, home to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Vatican City, offering an unparalleled journey through time.

Venice: The Serene Republic

Venice, with its labyrinth of canals, opulent architecture, and storied Doge's Palace, remains a testament to its status as a powerhouse of the Mediterranean for over a millennium.

Florence: The Cradle of the Renaissance

Florence, the jewel of Tuscany, invites admirers of art and architecture with the splendor of its Duomo, the treasures of the Uffizi Gallery, and the Ponte Vecchio’s charm.

The Amalfi Coast: A Picturesque Paradise

Escape to the Amalfi Coast, where cliffside villages like Positano and ancient ruins like Pompeii offer breathtaking views and a window into the past.

From the rolling vineyards of Chianti to the fashion capital of Milan and the gastronomic delights of Bologna, Italy is an endless feast for the senses. Let travel.frogsfolly.com be your compass to the country's soul, where every corner holds a story, every meal is a celebration, and every visit is an experience of a lifetime. Dive into Italy with us, where the legacy of the past informs a vibrant present.

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<p>Midday at Chioggia, Italy, view of the main canal.<br />
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Happy weekend to everyone, I will be taking my 24-105mm lens to the camera hospital in Seattle tomorrow, I hope they can cure him.</p>
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<p><b>Skyway Monte Bianco Ascending To The Pavillion, Courmayeur (AO), Valle d'Aosta (Aosta Valley), Italia (Italy)</b><br />
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Shortly after the previous frame, another gondola passed us on its downward leg. If I'm not mistaken I can see another patron videoing the experience too.<br />
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The backdrop to the shot is the valley Val Veny and its river the Dora di Veny which run south west to north east along the base of the Alps. Map image <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/152230369@N08/55368008642/in/album-72177720334475120">M003</a> puts it into context.<br />
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(Unfortunately I couldn't do much about the reflection of a passenger's shirt in the glass. Still, it could be worse. It could perhaps have been better too had I done this as a real photo rather than a video frame grab. Then I could have put the lens closer to the glass.)</p>
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<p><b>Skyway Monte Bianco Base Station, 1300m, Courmayeur (AO), Valle d'Aosta (Aosta Valley), Italia (Italy)</b><br />
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Here we are looking straight up the mountain, with the cables showing the way up to the first of the support towers.<br />
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In the foreground we can again see the E25 superstrada which leads into the T1 (Monte Bianco Tunnel), which was discussed in image 4978.</p>
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<p><b>Skyway Monte Bianco Base Station, 1300m, Courmayeur (AO), Valle d'Aosta (Aosta Valley), Italia (Italy)</b><br />
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This is of course the same gondola as we saw in the previous shot; I decided to include it in the gallery just because I liked the way it was positioned directly under the mountain peak, and above the alpine forest.</p>
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<p><b>Skyway Monte Bianco Ascending To The Pavillion, Courmayeur (AO), Valle d'Aosta (Aosta Valley), Italia (Italy)</b><br />
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We looked down the valley toward Courmayeur in image 190917_114853_4984.<br />
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However this time we're seeing it from a few hundred metres further up in the sky.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/152230369@N08/55371009626/" title="190917_113847_4974 The Road To Monte Bianco (Tue 17 Sep 19)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55371009626_1d56ed4ab0_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="190917_113847_4974 The Road To Monte Bianco (Tue 17 Sep 19)" /></a></p>

<p><b>Strada Della Brenva, Courmayeur (AO), Valle d'Aosta (Aosta Valley), Italia (Italy)</b><br />
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Here we are looking roughly west-north-west on the Strada Della Brenva. I believe that the mountain beyond is Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc) which I would be able to confirm had either:<br />
(a) that patch of cloud not been there (but let's be honest, it adds some atmosphere), or <br />
(b) Google Maps and Google Earth not been so utterly useless. (Google: &quot;Oh, you want to see a label telling you what that pretty mountain is? Ooops, you zoomed out too far, we won't show it. No, now you've zoomed in too far. Do you want to see the labels for the 15 nearest McDonalds?&quot; It's no better than the terrain maps in Flight Simulator, but at least <b><i>those</i></b> aren't <b><i>supposed</i></b> to be a map.)<br />
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On the left is the tower of the newer Church of St Margaret (Parrocchia di Santa Margherita), Saint Margaret being the patron saint of Entrèves, the part of the Courmayeur municipality that we're in. The old church was seen in image 4935. There isn't a lot of historical information about either church, though the official Val d'Aosta tourist <a href="https://www.lovevda.it/en/database/8/churches-and-sanctuaries/courmayeur/churches-of-saint-margaret-parish-in-entreves/1266" rel="noreferrer nofollow">website</a> makes mention of them. <br />
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Apparently the parish was only established in 1964, though churches had existed here long before that. The old church was mentioned by one Monsignor Ferragata in relation to a visit by the local bishop on 19 July 1567. It's probably safe to say that the church that we see now is not the church that existed then. The new church whose tower we see here was designed by an architect called Cosmacini (and it's difficult to be more exact than that since there are a LOT of architects by that name), and built between 1965 and 1967.<br />
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The artistic photographer side of me obviously wanted the tower reflecting the mountain beyond, with the street being a leading line. The photojournalist side of me is kicking myself for not taking a shot of the church proper. Mind you, I didn't realise at the time that it WAS a church (yes, there's a cross on the tower, but it's Italy; there are crosses everywhere), or its significance.</p>
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<p>VINOVO, ITALY - JUNE 12: Juventus Academy players participate at Juventus Like A Pro on June 12, 2026 in Vinovo, Italy.  (Photo by Alberto Gandolfo - Juventus/Juventus FC via Getty Images)</p>
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<p>VINOVO, ITALY - JUNE 11: Juventus Academy World Cup Finals at Juventus Center Vinovo on June 11, 2026 in Vinovo, Italy. (Photo by Filippo Alfero - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images)</p>
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<p>VINOVO, ITALY - JUNE 12: Jay The Mascotte participate at Juventus Like A Pro on June 12, 2026 in Vinovo, Italy.  (Photo by Alberto Gandolfo - Juventus/Juventus FC via Getty Images)</p>
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<p>Daniela Sepe , June 2026</p>
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<p>Daniela Sepe , June 2026</p>
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<p>Daniela Sepe , June 2026</p>
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