This tiny village among the hillsides of the Marche region made a very lasting impression some years ago. It’s the birthplace of Raphael – and the Palazzo Ducale was great.
The Duke's Palace, in Urbino.
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Urbino, Italy.
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Teatro Greco, Sicily
This is a great spot in Syracuse, the old capital of Sicily. The city was founded 2.700 yrs ago by Greek Corinthians – and this is the biggest theatre they ever built.
The Greek Theatre in Syracuse, Italy.
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Catania, Sicily.
This great city lies on the east coast of Sicily, right next to the volcano Mt. Etna.
Catania - and the volcano. Photo: Antonio Violi
Prone to eruptions and earthquakes – this city has been rebuilt dozens of times, in large part by lava. And the architecture is fantastic.
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NYC.
Daily Pix: Boston, MA.
Daily Pix; Supreme Court, Washington, D.C.
Virginia State Capitol – American Architecture
When Jefferson went to Paris as American Minister Plenipotentiary in 1785, he found an old Temple from the romans in the south of France.
This later became the inspiration for the State Capitol of Virginia:
Maison Carree (right) and the Virginia Capitol (left).
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Daily Pix: Herodes Atticus Theater, Greece.
From Ancient Greece:
Atticus Theater in Athens, from 160 AD.
