Italy 2018
A cruise starting in Barcelona, and visiting many cities in Italy, including Palermo, Rome, Naples and Sorrentino
Palermo Cathedral (Dec 26, 2018)
The sarcophagus of Emperor Frederick II of Hohenstaufen
Emperor Frederick II Sacophagus (Dec 26, 2018)
The sarcophagus of Emperor Frederick II of Hohenstaufen
Palermo Cathedral (Dec 26, 2018)
The sarcophagus of Emperor Frederick II of Hohenstaufen
Teatro Mossimo (Dec 26, 2018)
The setting for the assassination scene of the third Godfather movie
Overlooking Alimuri (Dec 27, 2018)
Sorrento towards the far top of the picture
Castel Nuovo (New Castle) (Dec 27, 2018)
First built in 1279 (Wikipedia), it was a royal seat for kings of Naples, Aragon and Spain until 1815
Castel Nuovo (New Castle) (Dec 27, 2018)
First built in 1279, it was a royal seat for kings of Naples, Aragon and Spain until 1815 (Wikipedia)
Castel Nuovo (New Castle) (Dec 27, 2018)
First built in 1279, it was a royal seat for kings of Naples, Aragon and Spain until 1815 (Wikipedia)
Castel Nuovo (New Castle) (Dec 27, 2018)
Note the figurines above the arches
Castel Nuovo (New Castle) (Dec 27, 2018)
Perhaps what we think of as a dungeon?
Castel Nuovo (New Castle) (Dec 27, 2018)
One of many pieces of artwork on display.
Castel Nuovo (New Castle) (Dec 27, 2018)
Note the figurines in the steel door, along with the hole where some weapon (cannon) fired at the door.
Castel Nuovo (New Castle) (Dec 27, 2018)
Detail of some of the figurines at the entrance arch
Castel Nuovo (New Castle) (Dec 27, 2018)
More detail of figurines at the entrance
Castel Nuovo (New Castle) (Dec 27, 2018)
Note the sculptures inside the arch