Tag: towers

• Il Torre Asinelli

  I did it … 97.2m and 498 steps … I as terrified but it was exhilarating… and fantastic views of the city … when I dared get close enough to the edge. There used to be over 100 towers in Bologna but only 24 remain. Asinelli is the tallest. The neighbouring tower, Garisanda leans at…

  thegaywidower

  April 17, 2023

  The consequences of travel

  anxiety, architecture, Bologna, courage, discovery, gay, Italy, medieval, solo, the extraordinary, Torre Asinelli, towers, travel

• San Gimignano … an almost too perfect Town

  I’m sitting outside the hostel listening to church bells as I write this. the drive to San Gimignano took us through some beautiful scenery. Vineyards of Chianti country, grey green olive groves. Forested hills and valleys until we finally climbed the steep hill to the town. The Italians take their history and culture very seriously.…

  thegaywidower

  March 26, 2023

  The consequences of travel

  architecture, backstreet, discovery, frescos, gay, Italy, San Gimignano, serendipity, solo, the extraordinary, towers, travel, Tuscany