A small collection of photos taken around the beautiful country of Italy. I took these photos during the years I lived in Naples, from November 1989 to January 1993.
Ancient Greek Temple
Ancient Greek Temple in Italy. Paestum was a major ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Magna Graecia. After its foundation by Greek colonists under the name of Poseidonia it was eventually conquered by the Lucanians and later the Romans.
The Roofs of Alberobello
The Roofs of Alberobello, Italy. Alberobello is a small town and comune in the province of Bari, in Puglia, Italy. It is famous for its unique trulli house constructions.
Ancient Roman Marketplace
Pozzuoli, a town just north of Naples, Italy. This plaza is dry or submerged depending upon the ground upheavals caused by Vesuvius
A Staircase in Naples
A Staircase in Naples, Italy. A classic design feature of 18th century town houses
Vegetable Shop in Downtown Naples
Vegetable Shop in Downtown Naples, Italy.
Roman Acqueduct outside of Lago di Patria
Roman Acqueduct outside of Lago di Patria, Italy.
The back gate of the town of Assissi
The back gate of the town of Assissi, Italy.
The seaside village of Positano
On the lovely Sorrento peninsula, Italy.
A Fountain in Tivoli Gardens
Villa d'Este, a masterpiece of the Italian Garden, is included in the UNESCO world heritage list. Outside of Rome, Italy.
Tile Shop in Sorrento
Many towns on the Sorrento Peninsula, Italy, are renowned for their beautiful hand-made pottery.
Roman-Built Tunnel in Naples
Roman-Built Tunnel in Naples, Italy. There are an unknown number of tunnels under Naples, dating back to before the Romans. These tunnels were used as part of the aqueduct system or for traveling.
Michaelangelo's "David," Florence
Michaelangelo's "David," Florence, Italy.
Canal Traffic in Venice
Canal Traffic in Venice, Italy.
A Canal in Venice
A Canal in Venice, Italy.
A Canale bridge in Venice
A Canale bridge in Venice, Italy.
The Roman Ampitheater Decorated for Celebrating 1993
The ancient Roman amphitheater of Verona, Italy, shown here with the traditional Christmas Star celebrating the beginning of the European Union
The Grand Canal of Venice
The Grand Canal of Venice, Italy.
The Main Street of Ancient Pompeii
The Main Street of Ancient Pompeii, Italy.
The Ampitheater of Pompeii
The Ampitheater of Pompeii, Italy.
Ampitheater of Pompeii
Ampitheater of Pompeii, Italy.
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Note: All photos taken with a Nikon 8008 35mm camera using color negative film. Images later transferred to digital media.
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