Riomaggiore is a village and comune in the province of La Spezia, situated in a small valley in the Liguria region of Italy. It is the first of the Cinque Terre one meets when travelling north from La Spezia. The village, dating from the early 13th century, is known for its historic character and its wine, produced by the town’s vineyards. Riomaggiore is in the Riviera di Levante region and has a shoreline on the Mediterranean’s Gulf of Genoa, with a small beach and a wharf framed by tower houses. Riomaggiore’s main street is Via Colombo, where numerous restaurants, bars, and shops can be found.
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Art: Jacqueline Roque – Picasso’s Ultimate Muse
Picasso’s stunning painting ‘Femme Accroupie’, offered in Sotheby’s upcoming Modern Art Evening Sale (9 October | Hong Kong), is a portrait of his ultimate muse and wife, Jacqueline Roque. In this latest Expert Voices, Sotheby’s Chairman Brooke Lampley tells us of the huge artistic inspiration Jacqueline had on Picasso. Discover how this work was the final summation of an entire series of portraits of her, and how it was inspired by master artists of previous centuries.
4K Travel: Top 10 Places To Visit In The Mediterranean
The Mediterranean is home to some of the world’s most incredible destinations. Enjoy this 4K travel guide across the Mediterraneans most beautiful places. From the island of Sardinia, to the magical Amalfi Coast, the Mediterranean is a destination that will make you feel alive!
Paris Walks: The Quai de Gesvres & Louvre Museum
The quay of Gesvres is a path on the right bank of the Seine , in Paris , in the Saint-Merri district of the 4 th district . It is extended upstream by the Town Hall quay and downstream by the Mégisserie quay .
Monoclonal Antibodies: How They Are Saving Lives
Doctors are increasingly turning to monoclonal-antibody drugs to treat high-risk patients who get sick with Covid-19. WSJ takes a look at how the therapies work and why they’re important for saving lives. Illustration: Jacob Reynolds/WSJ
Walking Tours: Lublin In Southeastern Poland (4K)
Lublin is the ninth-largest city in Poland and the second-largest city of historical Lesser Poland. It is the capital and the center of Lublin Voivodeship with a population of 339,784. Lublin is the largest Polish city east of the Vistula River and is about 170 km to the southeast of Warsaw by road.
Inside Views: The Toyosu Seafood Market in Tokyo
How a 600-pound tunafish sells for $3 million
Toyosu Market in Tokyo is home to the world-famous tuna bidding wars each morning. But overfishing is starting to take its toll on marine life.
Walks: Galt In Cambridge City, Ontario, Canada (4K)
The City of Cambridge was founded in 1973 by the amalgamation of the 3 cities Galt, Preston and Hespeler. The first city which would eventually become part of Cambridge is Galt. It began forming along the Grand River in the early 1800’s. Because the river provided a rich power supply it attracted industries such as grist mills, saw mills, foundries textile factories, distilleries and tanneries. The wealth of jobs and requirement for tradesman attracted many European immigrants.
The railway reached Galt in 1879. This attracted many more businesses. The Galt Grammar School opened in 1852. As a boys only boarding school it quickly gained notoriety as one of the top schools in Ontario. In 1884 it became a day school for both boys and girls. After World War 1 this iconic building was renamed Galt Collegiate institute. A large post office was erected in downtown Galt in 1886. This magnificent piece of architecture was designated a National historic site of Canada in 1993. It is currently being renovated and converted into a public library.
Walking Tour: Island Of Murano In Venice, Italy
The island of Murano is renowned for its long tradition of glass-making. Ferry-loads of visitors come to explore the Museo del Vetro, which tells the story of glass through the centuries, and to shop for locally crafted souvenirs. Built in the Romanesque style, the Church of Santa Maria and San Donato has a colorful mosaic floor and supposedly houses the bones of a slain dragon.
Cotswolds View: Burford Circular Walk (4K Video)
This video is about a Burford circular walk in the Cotswolds, England. It goes from Burford to the villages of the Windrush Valley and along the River Windrush. It’s a great walk around Burford.
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