Returning from Crete. The camera date is wrong, should be september 2009
TURIN , Fridge Magnet.
Returning from a holiday on the island of Crete, i disembarked off the ferry in Ancona
Italy and took the train to Cattolica, taking about an hour. I had picked Cattolica has a place to stay because nearly 70 years ago i stayed there a week with my mother on holiday. So i made the effort to visit again for one night on my return journey.
The resort was just as nice, only smarter and more lively. Still the lovely sandy beaches. -- Cattolica is on the Adriatic Sea coast.---I continued my journey homeward by taking the train to Turin Italy, taking about 4 and half hours;----------
ITALY. CATTOLICA. -Known as the "Queen of the Adriatic ".
ITALY, CATTOLICA. -- Beach area.
ITALY, CATTOLICA. -- Hotel, i stayed one night.
ITALY, CATTOLICA.-- Seaside resort on the Adriatic sea, .with sandy beaches.
ITALY, CATTOLICA.--- The river Tavollo joins the Adriatic sea.
ITALY, CATTOLICA.-- Beside the Tavollo river. in Gabicce Mare, the resort over the bridge.
ITALY, CATTOLICA. -- Centre.
------------------Arriving off the train in Turin around midday, i found a hotel and used the
rest of the day exploring Turin. I did not see everything , but i liked what i did see. In the cathedral is a replica of the famous Turin Shroud Holy relic. The "real" shroud is locked away, only on show on special occasions. -- Turin has lovely buildings and streets. I took the glass sided lift [elevator], in the middle of the Mole Antonelliana for the great view at the top.-- Next day i boarded the train for Chambery France. Journey time 2 and half hours.--------
ITALY, TURIN. --Hotel Italia, one night.
ITALY, TURIN. -- Church St. Cristana et San Carlo.
ITALY, TURIN. -- Main Square, Piazza Castello.
ITALY, TURIN. --- Madame Palace front.
ITALY, TURIN. -- Piazzo Castello with Palazzo Reale.
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ITALY ,, TURIN. -- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. -- Inside Chapel is the Holy Shroud ,a holy relic. --A copy on show.
ITALY, TURIN. -- Ornate shopping arcade near Piazzo Castello
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ITALY, TURIN. -- Mole Antonelliana.-- i took a Glass sided lift up the middle. of building.
ITALY, TURIN. -- Mole Antonelliana -- Museum of Cinema. Building constructed 1863..
ITALY, TURIN. -- View from top of Mole.
ITALY, TURIN. - View from top of Mole.
ITALY, TURIN/ -- Madame Palace .rear.
ITALY, TURIN. - Madame Palace.
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ITALIAN BEER.
ITALY, TURIN. -- Arches Gallery.
ITALY, TURIN, -- Holy Shroud [copy
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I had not heard of Chambery before i researched my travel plans. I found Chambery to be a pleasant place, with the famous Elephant monument [ not famous to me ] -----Next day train to Paris 3 and half hours with one change at Aix-les Bains.
FRANCE, CHAMBERY -- Hotel ,stayed one night.
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FRANCE, CHAMBERY --- Bit of Modern.
FRANCE, CHAMBERY .. --- Castle of the Dukes of Savoy.
FRANCE, CHAMBERY. -- Castle in Place du Chateau from 11th century.. Today HQ of Savoy Administration.
FRANCE, CHAMBERY. -- Interior of Franciscan Church.
FRANCE, CHAMBERY,- Franciscan Church.
FRANCE, CHAMBERY. -- Main shopping street.
FRANCE, CHAMBERY-- Elephant monument, ---- Oh, the other is me !