PALAZZO LOMBARDIA

PALAZZO LOMBARDIA in a clear sunny day

SUNSET TIME

The NEW MILAN SKYLINE at sunset

WOODEN SHOES

I've never seen something like this,THE WOODEN SHOES a must have for every glam woman.

SALONE DEL MOBILE

WOODEN BATHROOM seen during the SALONE DEL MOBILE show.The city FURNITURE FAIR is one of the main or the biggest worldwide,during this week you can see the most interesting designers and general warehouse innovations.Is very interesting not only seeing these objects inside the exhibition,but all around the city.

HARLEY DAVIDSON

The last HARLEY DAVIDSON meeting in milan.It was a great HARLEY OWNERS event and not only,it was great even for every fan of this legendary motorcycle brand.

WARM LIGHTS

WARM LIGHTS on this classic building for a late morning winter picture.

THE GALLERY

The GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II in the center of the city.Covering the streets connecting PIAZZA DELLA SCALA to PIAZZA DEL DUOMO .Is dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II,the first king of the KINGDOM OF ITALY.It was built between 1865 and 1877 and designed by GIUSEPPE MENGONI.In the central mosaic floor you can find the famous "charging bull" mosaic which was taken as model to be placed outside the WALL STREET STOCK EXCHANGE PALACE.

FOR EASTER

The Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio is the site of the Three Magi or Three kings'tomb.Probably it was founded during the 4th century by EUSTORGIUS I bishop of Milan.In 12th century when Milan was sacked by FREDERICK BARBAROSSA the relics of the Magi was stolen and brought to Cologne.Only in the 19th century some fragments,bones and garments of the Three Kings were sent back to the church.Nowdays are located nearby the Three Kings altar,"the Three Kings Sarcophagus".Today just to remember you THREE KINGS relics are inside on the uppeur part of the bells tower is placed a star insted of the traditional cross.Happy Easter!!!

NEW GATE=PORTA NUOVA

PORTA NUOVA during the last snow storm in milan,last february.Made by friable sandstone,built in 1810 designed by the architect GIUSEPPE ZANOIA.The name is also referred to the surrounding district of milan,porta nuova.Is a triumphal arch of ionic style.