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Burano
Published on 2012-05-14 01:15:00
Painting by: Teresa Dominici, Acrylic on canvas, 24"x18" (60cm x 45cm), Year: 2012.Burano > read more
The Greek Theater in Taormina
Published on 2012-04-04 14:44:00
Painting by: Teresa Dominici, Year: 2012, the original is Sold.We took a day-trip to Taormina, a small hilltop town about 20 minutes from Naxos. We visited the Greek amphitheater ruins and had a great view of Mt. Etna through the "columns." > read more
The Coliseum
Published on 2011-12-23 00:24:00
Painting by: Teresa Dominici, Medium: Acrylic on canvas, size: 24"x30", SOLD.The Coliseum – the greatest amphitheater of the antiquity – was built in Rome, Italy, about 1920 years ago. It is considered an architectural and engineering wonder, and remains as a standing proof of both the grandeur and the cruelty of the Roman world. The Coliseum was designed to hold 50,000 spectators, and it had approximately eighty entrances so crowds could arrive and leave easily and quickly. What we see [..] > read more
Vernazza Harbor
Published on 2011-11-09 10:07:00
Painting by: Teresa Dominici, Medium: Acrylic on canvas, size: 24"x18" (60cmx45cm)The Cinque Terre, are five small villages on the "Costa Ligure of Levante". The villages from north to south are: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Since 1926, the Cinque Terre towns have been part of the province of La Spezia.We visited the Cinque Terre in Spring of 1989, we decided to visit each town on foot. Each town had his own charisma.From Riomaggiore, we walked to Manar [..] > read more
Villa Borghese, Rome
Published on 2011-10-03 19:03:00
Villa Borghese is Rome’s largest public park; it can be a pleasant refuge from the hectic Roman streets and offers a large number of touristy attractions, featuring a lake, temples, fountains, statues and several museums. The artificial lake in the park has a temple dedicated to Aesculapius – the god of health. The temple is built on the island and was designed by Antonio Asprucci with beautiful Ionic columns. We lived in Rome for seven years and visited the Villa Borghese gardens [..] > read more
Soriano nel Cimino, Italy
Published on 2011-10-03 17:31:00
Painting: Soriano nel Cimino, Year 2011, Medium: Acrylic, CommissionedWe visited Soriano nel Cimino twice and stayed at friends house. Soriano is in Lazio, about one hour north of Rome. Soriano is built on a hill dominated by the Castello Orsini. It is a medieval town and the narrow, winding, cobble stone streets lend themselves to some wonderful exploring. The large central Piazza is the hub of village life. There are several churches and church bells ring frequently. The town is built on a [..] > read more
The View of the Vatican City
Published on 2011-09-17 21:29:00
Painting: View of the Vatican by Teresa Dominici, Year 2011, Medium: Acrylic, 24"x18"St. Peter’s Basilica is a major basilica in the Vatican City, Rome. St. Peter’s Basilica stands on the traditional site where Peter – the apostle who is considered the first pope – was crucified and buried. St. Peter’s tomb is under the main altar and many other popes are buried in the basilica as well.Rome , the eternal city Created by: andytotti, http://www.youtube.com/user/andytottiBeautifu [..] > read more
Cefalu,Sicily is an island of remarkable beauty
Published on 2011-08-03 13:27:00
Painting: Beach at La Porta Pescara in Cefalu - Sicily by Teresa Dominici, Year: 2011, Medium: Acrylic, SOLD. Cefalu' is located on the island of Sicily about an hour outside of its biggest city, Palermo. Upon walking into this town we, were awe-struck by the natural beauty and sheer vibrancy of the city. Walking through the streets of this historic town is like taking a lesson in life and in history. Cefalu' has so many beautiful sites to be seen. Must see is the Cathedral of Cefalu is th [..] > read more
City of Rotella, The Marche Region, Italy
Published on 2011-05-22 15:05:00
Painting: Rotella by Teresa Dominici, Year: 2009, Medium: Acrylic, SoldRotella is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ascoli Piceno in the Italian region Marche, located about 70 km south of Ancona and about 11 km north of Asco > read more
Umbria - Italy
Published on 2011-05-19 18:50:00
Painting: View of Umbria Mountains by Teresa Dominici, Year: 2009, Medium: Acrylic.Umbria it lies almost at the centre of the peninsula bordered by Tuscany, Lazio and Le Marche. Umbria is mountainous, more austere in its landscape and more spars > read more
From the Scaligero Castle, Malcesine, Lake Garda
Published on 2010-03-15 01:04:00
Malcesine is a small town on the eastern shore of Lake Garda in northern Italy. It's a picturesque tourist resort with cobbled lanes and a castle, crammed between the blue lake waters and the massive mountain ridge behind, Monte Baldo. The town is fr > read more
The town of Bellagio: between the mountains and the lake.
Published on 2010-02-01 22:42:00
Lake Como sits deep and cold in a valley of the Italian Alps. At its southern end a long promontory splits it into two arms, the western side continuing as Lake Como, the other as Lake Lecce. Bellagio sits at the end of this promontory, a > read more
Nesso, Lake of Como
Published on 2009-05-31 19:54:00
Nesso is on the Como "leg" of the lake, along the road from Como to Bellagio. It is an old centre with picturesque groups of houses, spread along the hilly slopes and along the shore of the lake. The village centre is situated in the point where the > read more
Positano, Italy
Published on 2009-05-24 02:01:00
Positano is placed along a beautiful stretch of Salerno coast, in the centre of the gulf composed by Punta Germano in the west and Capo Sottile in the east and in a splendid scenic position. Positano, praised by famous poets and writers and immortali > read more
Ischia, Italy
Published on 2009-05-24 01:47:00
Ischia, the biggest island in Campania is placed opposite the gulf of Naples. It’s of volcanic origin and presents a prevalently montainous territori; its hightest montain is Epaneo.The coast are interposed by enchanting coves and wonderful bays.Is > read more
Sorrento, Italy
Published on 2009-05-24 01:38:00
Sorrento is situated along the southern side of the Naples gulf, in a splendid scenic position. Its name comes from the mermaids, the legendary creatures which melodies bewitched the sailors. It was the favourite holiday place of the roman aristocrac > read more
The Island of Capri, Italy
Published on 2009-05-13 14:40:00
Great video of Capri. > read more
L'Isola di Capri, Capri Island
Published on 2009-05-13 14:19:00
Capri - is an island off the coast from Naples. It is a popular place for day trips. Villages on the island include Marina Grande - the place where you arrive by boat, and Anacapri, up in the mountains, and Marina Piccola which has a smaller port.Cap > read more
Napoli, Italy
Published on 2009-05-09 01:43:00
We found this great Naples presentation on You Tube. > read more
Napoli, Naples
Published on 2009-05-09 01:39:00
Naples is the capital city of the Campania region and the Province of Naples. Its ancient name was Neapolis, that is "new city". Its metropolitan area is the second most populated in Italy and one of the largest in Europe.The town of Naples, (Napoli > read more
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Published on 2009-05-04 13:25:00
Painting: View of Amalfi Coast by Teresa Dominici, Year: 2008, Medium: Acrylic Amalfi is the main town of the coast on which it is located, named Costiera Amalfitana, gives its name to coast, known worldwide for its artistic and n > read more
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Published on 2009-05-04 00:56:00
The Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy is one of the smallest, yet most culturally diverse areas in all countryFriuli and Venezia Giulia, two vaguely delimited regions forced together by circumstance, have multiple identities. Beneath the Italian > read more