As far as Cassandra’s concerned, the climb up to the top of the Duomo of Florence’s cupola is not ghoulish, it’s ghastly. “The climb is not recommended for people suffering from heart problems, vertigo or claustrophobia” says the Duomo’s website. Cassandra would like to add a variety of other ailments to that list. … More Florence, the Duomo’s Cupola
Luxury, beauty and gore live side-by-side in this truly remarkable collection. with special mention of Gaetano Zumbo and Clemente Susini … More Florence, La Specola Part II
Cassandra is not suggesting you go to see this small but lovely ossuary in the middle of nowhere on purpose, but if you happen to be passing by on the SS 235 between Crema and Lodi stop to look. The gates will be shut but a new window may just open in your mind. … More Crema, Morti delle Tre Bocche
Taxidermy galore in this silent zoo, one of the world’s oldest museums founded by the Grand Duke Leopold in 1775
… More Florence, La Specola Part I
Galileo tested his balls and you test yours in the climb up this seriously tippy tower. With special mention of Rusticello da Pisa and Marco Polo, the man not the game
… More Pisa, The Leaning Tower
Burial place of the Romantic Era ex-pat amidst anchors, moths, knots and the ubiquitous ouroboros. Special mention to Arnold Bocklin and Adolf Hitler
… More Florence, Il Cimitero degli Inglesi
