Going on with my day - Version 2

Going on with my day - Version 2 by Alessio Fangano on 500px

Up above Florence, the hill bearing the famous viewpoint Piazzale Michelangelo is also where the church of San Miniato is; just at the end of these stairs.

Symbol of power

Symbol of power by Alessio Fangano on 500px

The Lily is the famous symbol for Florence since ages, you can find it plastered allover the city. This stone bas-relief is in the cloister area of Santa Maria Novella.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame by Alessio Fangano on 500px

Gothic art is simply amazing, it never cease to inspire me!

Paccheri with Pomodorini and marinated Red Onion

Paccheri with Pomodorini and marinated Red Onion by Alessio Fangano on 500px

For my upcoming cooking class I wanted to create a recipe that would highlight the sweet richness of Paccheri pasta. As it is often the case, simple is best, when you have such great pasta to start with.

Penne with pumpkin-sage sauce crispy bacon and amarettini crumbs

Penne with pumpkin-sage sauce, crispy bacon and amarettini crumbs by Alessio Fangano on 500px

For one of my cooking class I wanted to develop a recipe inspired by the famous "tortelli di zucca" done in Emilia-Romagna in Italy. Pumpkin, sage, bacon, amaretti is what I came up with. Inviting enough? What do you think?

In St. Louis en l'Ile

In St. Louis en l'Ile by Alessio Fangano on 500px

In the little charming Ile St. Louis in the center of Paris lies a hidden gem of Parisian churches: St Louis en l'Ile. This is an example of what you may find inside (more to come).

Doubtful Future

Doubtful Future by Alessio Fangano on 500px

In the courtyard of Lyon Beaux Arts museum lies hidden a real jewel of a city garden. Modern and antique sculptures punctuate its green scenery. I found this one to be particularly captivating, don't you think?

In the backyard

In the backyard by Alessio Fangano on 500px

One of the pleasure of Couchsurfing when traveling is that you get to experience the eveyday spaces of local people. This was a lovely installation I stumbled upon in the courtyard of one of my Parisian hosts in 2013.

Stairs by the Croix Rousse

Stairs by the Croix Rousse by Alessio Fangano on 500px

Lyon, town of many hills... and this, by the Opera house, is one of its most charming squares.

Going on with my day

Going on with my day by Alessio Fangano on 500px

Up above Florence, the hill bearing the famous viewpoint Piazzale Michelangelo is also where the church of San Miniato is; just at the end of these stairs.

Even in adversity

Even in adversity by Alessio Fangano on 500px

The surprises you find on a winter walk are hard to predict, even in a urban town like Paris.

Naked walk

Naked walk by Alessio Fangano on 500px

Even if with almost frozen hands, getting around Paris during that snowfall was a great decision.

What is left

What is left by Alessio Fangano on 500px

The little island of Ortigia constitutes the center of the old Greek town of Siracusa. The island is laded with remnants from its past many of which hidden in small courtyards like this Medieval staircase.

A Parisian stroll

A Parisian stroll by Alessio Fangano on 500px

The square facing Notre Dame cathedral is always a very buzzy place on the Parisian nightlife. Let's take a stroll...

Inside Fourviere

Inside Fourviere by Alessio Fangano on 500px

The Fourviere basilique can really fill up half of your day to take it all in, but it is worth it.

An old walk

An old walk by Alessio Fangano on 500px

Dream a dream of sunbathed shores, blue sky, fresh fish. So it was once, so it still is... Sicily.

Kings and Queen

Kings and Queen by Alessio Fangano on 500px

During the French revolution, the original Gothic statues of the kings of Judah were beheaded because believed to be representation of French kings. You can find the original heads in the Cluny museum in Paris while this is a lovely and faithful XIXth century reconstruction.

Doubting Thomas

Doubting Thomas II by Alessio Fangano on 500px

This must be my favorite statue in the whole Florence: Verrocchio's Doubting Thomas. Nestled up in Donatello's marble niche, the point of view you get on it is really fascinating.

Sea of Contrasts

Sea of Contrasts by Alessio Fangano on 500px

The Sicilian sea can be pretty moody at times, don't you think?