Rome, Italy

Via del Corso in the heart of Rome is a busy street where you meet the elegant Italian males. May 2005. Via del Corso au coeur de Rome est une rue animée où on croise d’élégants mâles italiens. Mai 2005.

Taranto, Italy

The fish this fisherman could catch is not safe to eat. Taranto is the most polluted city in western Europe because of industry poisons that spread over its territory. In addition, the Municipality was declared bankrupt in 2005. The baroque mansions are in poor conditions and the whole atmosphere is a bit depressing. May 2012.…

Venice, Italy

There is something magical about Venice in the winter. Mist makes all the buildings mysterious. You almost forget the tourist crowds. November 2001. Il y a quelque chose de magique à Venise en hiver. La brume rend les bâtiments mystérieux. On oublie presque les foules de touristes. Novembre 2001.

Turin, Italy

The market on Piazza della Repubblica is said to be the largest market in Europe. You find there all Italian food specialties. September 2012. On dit que le marché de la Place de la République est le plus grand marché d’Europe. On y trouve toutes les spécialités culinaires italiennes. Septembre 2012

Palermo, Italy

This religious celebration in honor of Saint Rosalie, called the festino, is held each year mid-July. In the evening of July 15, a sacred procession with the reliquary of the Saint (kept in Palermo’s cathedral) goes down Corso Vittorio Emmanuele, preceded by the banners of many pious societies. July 2008. Cette fête religieuse en l’honneur…

Siena, Italy

The Palio di Siena (known locally simply as Il Palio) is a horse race that is held twice each year, on July 2 and August 16 on Piazza del Campo. Ten horses and riders, dressed in the appropriate colors, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards. Throughout the year, parades like this one…