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As BrowsingItaly is all about curating the best of Italy, starting February we will be featuring 25 of our favorite photos of Italy on Instagram every Saturday. The photos will not only showcase the plethora of renowned attractions in Italy, fabulous food, wine and more, but they will also give you a glimpse of life in Italy.
If you are on Instagram and sharing photos of Italy, leave us your Instagram username in the comments below so we can check out your gallery. Here are this week’s picks showcasing the rainy situation early in the week and then glorious sunshine the last couple of days. Have a wonderful weekend.
| BI comments: Italy has been experiencing torrential rains and this photo gives you a “stormy” idea of the situation. |
| BI comments: Gorgeous view of Lake Garda. We were there this summer and it sure has a different look in winter. |
| BI comments: Love this shot and what a gorgeous wedding car. Rain or shine, the wedding has to go on! |
| BI comments: We did mention it has been rainy in Italy. A stunning shot by Elena of Boccadasse, a neighborhood in Genoa which she captioned “The calm before the storm”. |
| BI comments: Non-stop torrential rains are wrecking havoc in Rome as you can see from this photo by Darius. As mentioned in his caption, ”to learn about flooding in ancient times check out this link“. |
| BI comments: Oh, how I wish to feel sand beneath my feet. Gray skies in Pescara, in the region of Abruzzo but no ominous looking clouds here |
| BI comments: Winter wonderland in Lago Santo in the Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna. |
| BI comments: Yes, please! Who doesn’t love a hearty dish of pappardelle with wild boar ragu |
| BI comments: Rain or shine, life goes on in Italy. This beautiful black and white shot was taken in Turin. |
| †BI comments: Lake Mulargia. The original caption was in Italian and here’s the English translation: “A water of artificial water that extends into the territories of Trexenta, del Gerrei and del Sarcidano, in the south-eastern part of Sardinia. Surrounded by green hills, the lake offers fascinating views as well as the possibility to canoe and fish. Just a short distance away, you’ll find the famous Archaeological Park of Pranu Mutedu”. |
| BI comments: Another beautiful shot that gives us a peek of life in Italy, this time, a Sunday morning in Milan. |
| BI comments: No less gorgeous in winter…the stunning coastline of the region of Le Marche. |
| BI comments: This awesome photo in Lecce, Puglia taken by Katja. It sure requires some skill. I love the region of Puglia and have plans to be there in spring. Here’s a post on reasons to head to Puglia. Well-worth a visit! |
| BI comments: Rain was the forecast for most of Italy and in Venice, this means acqua alta (high tide). |
| BI comments: As most Italians household don’t have the luxury of a dryer, laundry is hung outdoors. With a week of rain, it can be challenging to get laundry done. |
| BI comments: And another glimpse of acqua alta. While it’s common to see people wading around, I’ve never seen this sight before. Fantastic shot. |
| BI comments: And the sun made an appearance. What a great view of the Tuscan countryside. |
| BI comments: The rain eventually made way for the sun and here’s a lovely glimpse of walking down the historic center in Naples. |
| BI comments: Yes, this is in Milan too! “Sunrise on Naviglio Grande”. |
| BI comments: Gradara castle in the region of Le Marche, has been on my bucket list for a while. Will have to make a note to visit it this year. |
| BI comments: Splendid shot and after seeing photos of the dangerously rising waters in the Arno, the rain gave us a break and it was replaced by pastel-colored skies. |
| BI comments: Distinct landmark of Torino. |
| BI comments: It’s winter after all. Time to hit the slopes in Alta Badia in South Tyrol. What a sight! |
| BI comments: Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari, Puglia, is the fourth largest theatre in Italy. |
| BI comments: How lovely! Taken at Molo Audache in Trieste in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. |
Grazie!! Greetings from Liguria.
Prego! Love your photos 🙂
Thank you, Diana! Hugs from Milano!
Always my pleasure! Love your photos cara. Take care xox