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Federicoft · February 2nd, 2008, 12:49 AM

33. View from Ripatransone over the Gran Sasso d'Italia (or Great Stone of Italy) massif. With its highest peak (the Corno Grande, or Great Horn) standing at 2,912 meters, it is the highest mountain in the Apennines. Just beneath the Corno Grande there is the Calderone glacier, the southernmost in Europe.
The mountain is actually in Abruzzo region while the pic was taken from the Marches.

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MonsieurAquilone · February 2nd, 2008, 12:55 AM

Grazie 1000 Federicoft!! Mi hai fatto voler scoprire ogni regione del 'bel paese'!

Federicoft · February 2nd, 2008, 12:59 AM

You are welcome and thank you for watching.

FLAWDA-FELLA · February 2nd, 2008, 10:48 PM

Nice picture Federicoft. I remember driving through that same region on the Autostrade A24 a couple of years ago headed towards Roma(Rome). I couldn't see the Corno Grande peak that well because of the clouds. I did manage to stop in the town of L'Aquila for a few photos since it was on the way. Btw, I lived in Napoli(Naples) for 4 years when I was in the military. I sure do miss traveling through the beautiful Italian countryside!!!

Federicoft · February 3rd, 2008, 12:29 AM

Thanks Flawda. The Corno Grande is famous for being almost always shrouded in thick fog. Did you serve in the US Navy?

Federicoft · February 3rd, 2008, 12:33 AM

34. Arpino, a town near Frosinone, Southern Latium. Founded by the Volsci in the 7th century BC, it was the birthplace of Cicero and Gaius Marius.

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FLAWDA-FELLA · February 3rd, 2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Federicoft

Thanks Flawda. The Corno Grande is famous for being almost always shrouded in thick fog. Did you serve in the US Navy?

Si signor.

Federicoft · February 4th, 2008, 01:23 AM

35. A canal in Burano, Venice's little sister. It is a small town on an archipelago in the Venetian Lagoon, 7 km North of Venice, famous for its brightly-painted houses very popular with artists.

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VicFontaine · February 4th, 2008, 01:29 AM

damn!

olsib · February 4th, 2008, 02:28 AM

Photo n.33 is very picturesque and sublime!

ØlandDK · February 4th, 2008, 11:21 AM

Agree!...great sceneray

Federicoft · February 5th, 2008, 01:49 AM

Thanks mates.

Federicoft · February 5th, 2008, 01:59 AM

36. The inner court of the Castello del Valentino, one of the many royal residences in Turin. It was built in 17th century by Carlo di Castellamonte in Piedmontese baroque style, heavily influenced by French architecture. Now it houses the School of Architecture of the Turin Polytechnic University.

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SkyLerm · February 5th, 2008, 04:11 PM

BTW, what's the translation for Sasso?

Federicoft · February 5th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Stone/rock/pebble etc.

Federicoft · February 6th, 2008, 12:26 AM

37. Medieval tower in Vigoleno, Emilia-Romagna, 30 km from Piacenza. This tiny fortified hilltop village lies on the route of the Via Francigena, an ancient road once used by pilgrims to reach Rome from north-western Europe. Structurally sound and rich in historical evidence, Vigoleno is a perfect example of the building logic of the Middle Ages.

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Apteryx · February 6th, 2008, 10:36 AM

This is a great thread! Wonderful pictures and clear explanations. Well done! Keep it tidy and just in your hands.

***(fabrizio)*** · February 6th, 2008, 11:12 AM

Fede, ancora 1000 grazie. Devo però dirti che, forse, al Valentino il Poli fa fagotto, dovrebbero soltanto rimanere le sale lauree... Già quando è venuto Ban Ki Moon avevano tenuto i lavori dell'ONU al Valentino, sloggiando la Facoltà. Io spererei di no, ma...

Caustic · February 6th, 2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Apteryx

This is a great thread! Wonderful pictures and clear explanations. Well done! Keep it tidy and just in your hands.

Diciamo pure che c'é anche una piccola schiera di uccellini lavoratori che assistono con entusiasmo il nostro Master Fred.

Great thread indeed. I'm loving it!

Federicoft · February 6th, 2008, 02:25 PM

Indeed, thank you to all who helped me in searching nice pics to represent our country.

February 2nd, 2008, 12:49 AM	#201
Federicoft L'importante è la salute Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,432 Likes (Received): 423	33. View from Ripatransone over the Gran Sasso d'Italia (or Great Stone of Italy) massif. With its highest peak (the Corno Grande, or Great Horn) standing at 2,912 meters, it is the highest mountain in the Apennines. Just beneath the Corno Grande there is the Calderone glacier, the southernmost in Europe. The mountain is actually in Abruzzo region while the pic was taken from the Marches. --- __________________ La Teoria della Montagna di Merda Last edited by Federicoft; February 2nd, 2008 at 12:06 PM.

February 2nd, 2008, 12:55 AM	#202
MonsieurAquilone to fly Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bologna Posts: 1,421 Likes (Received): 1	Grazie 1000 Federicoft!! Mi hai fatto voler scoprire ogni regione del 'bel paese'! __________________ only birds fly first class

February 2nd, 2008, 12:59 AM	#203
Federicoft L'importante è la salute Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,432 Likes (Received): 423	You are welcome and thank you for watching. __________________ La Teoria della Montagna di Merda

February 3rd, 2008, 12:29 AM	#205
Federicoft L'importante è la salute Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,432 Likes (Received): 423	Thanks Flawda. The Corno Grande is famous for being almost always shrouded in thick fog. Did you serve in the US Navy? __________________ La Teoria della Montagna di Merda

February 3rd, 2008, 12:33 AM	#206
Federicoft L'importante è la salute Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,432 Likes (Received): 423	34. Arpino, a town near Frosinone, Southern Latium. Founded by the Volsci in the 7th century BC, it was the birthplace of Cicero and Gaius Marius. --- __________________ La Teoria della Montagna di Merda Last edited by Federicoft; February 3rd, 2008 at 12:11 PM.

February 2nd, 2008, 10:48 PM	#204
FLAWDA-FELLA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa/Jacksonville Posts: 2,142 Likes (Received): 15	Nice picture Federicoft. I remember driving through that same region on the Autostrade A24 a couple of years ago headed towards Roma(Rome). I couldn't see the Corno Grande peak that well because of the clouds. I did manage to stop in the town of L'Aquila for a few photos since it was on the way. Btw, I lived in Napoli(Naples) for 4 years when I was in the military. I sure do miss traveling through the beautiful Italian countryside!!!

February 4th, 2008, 01:23 AM	#208
Federicoft L'importante è la salute Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,432 Likes (Received): 423	35. A canal in Burano, Venice's little sister. It is a small town on an archipelago in the Venetian Lagoon, 7 km North of Venice, famous for its brightly-painted houses very popular with artists. --- __________________ La Teoria della Montagna di Merda Last edited by Federicoft; February 4th, 2008 at 01:29 AM.

February 4th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#209
VicFontaine Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Göttingen, Hannover, Brisbane Posts: 311 Likes (Received): 1	damn!

February 4th, 2008, 02:28 AM	#210
olsib + Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tiranë/Milano Posts: 1,354 Likes (Received): 0	Photo n.33 is very picturesque and sublime!

February 4th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#211
ØlandDK Used User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 4,156 Likes (Received): 53	Agree!...great sceneray __________________ Rate Our Architecture my flickr

February 5th, 2008, 01:49 AM	#212
Federicoft L'importante è la salute Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,432 Likes (Received): 423	Thanks mates. __________________ La Teoria della Montagna di Merda Last edited by Federicoft; February 5th, 2008 at 01:59 AM.

February 5th, 2008, 01:59 AM	#213
Federicoft L'importante è la salute Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,432 Likes (Received): 423	36. The inner court of the Castello del Valentino, one of the many royal residences in Turin. It was built in 17th century by Carlo di Castellamonte in Piedmontese baroque style, heavily influenced by French architecture. Now it houses the School of Architecture of the Turin Polytechnic University. --- __________________ La Teoria della Montagna di Merda Last edited by Federicoft; February 5th, 2008 at 11:02 AM.

February 5th, 2008, 04:11 PM	#214
SkyLerm Architranceture Feelings Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anywhere in southern Madrid Posts: 1,853 Likes (Received): 2	BTW, what's the translation for Sasso? __________________ The Rebirth Of Time Cuchiville Last edited by SkyLerm; February 5th, 2008 at 06:31 PM.

February 5th, 2008, 05:18 PM	#215
Federicoft L'importante è la salute Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,432 Likes (Received): 423	Stone/rock/pebble etc. __________________ La Teoria della Montagna di Merda

February 6th, 2008, 12:26 AM	#216
Federicoft L'importante è la salute Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,432 Likes (Received): 423	37. Medieval tower in Vigoleno, Emilia-Romagna, 30 km from Piacenza. This tiny fortified hilltop village lies on the route of the Via Francigena, an ancient road once used by pilgrims to reach Rome from north-western Europe. Structurally sound and rich in historical evidence, Vigoleno is a perfect example of the building logic of the Middle Ages. --- __________________ La Teoria della Montagna di Merda

February 6th, 2008, 10:36 AM	#217
Apteryx Struthioniforme Apteryge Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milano\|Monza Posts: 6,557 Likes (Received): 135	This is a great thread! Wonderful pictures and clear explanations. Well done! Keep it tidy and just in your hands. __________________ /!\ deviantArt - ●● flickr -  - Contest 02\|2013 (votazione) \| Scheletri in città - Urban skeltons

February 6th, 2008, 11:12 AM	#218
*(fabrizio)* Aviation Mod Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London W12 Posts: 8,625 Likes (Received): 163	Fede, ancora 1000 grazie. Devo però dirti che, forse, al Valentino il Poli fa fagotto, dovrebbero soltanto rimanere le sale lauree... Già quando è venuto Ban Ki Moon avevano tenuto i lavori dell'ONU al Valentino, sloggiando la Facoltà. Io spererei di no, ma... __________________ _______________

February 6th, 2008, 02:25 PM	#220
Federicoft L'importante è la salute Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10,432 Likes (Received): 423	Indeed, thank you to all who helped me in searching nice pics to represent our country. __________________ La Teoria della Montagna di Merda

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