2-3 July - Driving on from Cinque Terre, we needed to take a stop for the night in central Italy. We just selected a town on the map and it turned out to be a very good choice. Sabbioneta was built in the 1500's and is surrounded by a fortified wall. It was very peaceful (almost no tourists), and it was like stepping back in time with its cobbled streets and arcades. We bought a self-tour walking ticket and followed a trail of palaces, theatres, churches and a synagogue. So much history and beautiful architecture! Next morning we spent more time walking around and taking photos, we really did not want to leave.
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| A historical drawing of Sabbioneta |
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| Aerial photo - you can see the complex fortified walls around the town |
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| Palace interior |
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| Galleria o Corridor Grande - upstairs |
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| Galleria o Corridor Grande - ground level |
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| Another palace |
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| A historic synagogue. It was OK to be in shorts but I had to wear a shawl over my shoulders. Owen had to keep his cap on. |
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| The entrance gate to the town - we drove in and out here. |
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| Typical cobbled street |
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| We stayed at thisAlbergo - it was wonderful |
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| Dining outdoors at a cafe beside the Galleria (under renovation) |
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| The courtyard of our accommodation. Our room was the one upstairs at the back. |
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| Next morning, more photographs before leaving. |
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