![]() Countless documentaries and TV reports were turned at Gran Caffé Vittoria, which is still considered the best venue in town. Founded in 1920 as “Caffé Roma”, two years later its name was changed into “Gran Caffé Vittoria” to celebrate the proclamation of the Fascist Empire. Strolling along Corso Marruccino, on your left side stands the oldest bar in the city, the popular Gran Caffé Vittoria. ![]() Individual or group guided tours are available by appointment. It is a vivid example of neo-classical theatre architecture, featuring a richly decorated sky with squares at the center, showing figures of the muses and medallions with the portraits of the greatest musicians and dramatists. Located at the beginning of the main pedestrian area, Marruccino Theatre represents the beating heart of the city.If you wish to pay a visit, just go and ask permission to peep in to dive into a glorious past (address is Via Pollione 7). Among the most significant pieces, it is possible to admire golden madonnas and talismans against the ‘evil eye’ forged over a century ago. The shop proves to be the oldest goldsmith in town, founded in 1840 and remained unchanged so far: in fact, it retains the original furniture and vintage interiors, carefully restored by the current owners. A few steps away, our look was captured by an old-fashioned sign saying “Giuseppe Fasoli & Figli”.Entry is free, silence and decorum are strongly recommended. The church is located at Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, a few meters from the terminal bus. Going down the stairs on the left side of the main altar, an unexpected (and quite different) atmosphere appeared to our eyes, the Romanesque Crypt impressed us with its murals and stoned vaults. Despite its rigorous, solemn, and clean internal architecture, the church appears very ordinary in its imposing structure, however, the real surprise lies only six feet under. ![]()
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