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Chiesa di San Leonardo 

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What is there to do with a two and a half year old in the center of Treviso when it’s pouring down rain outside?

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Photo Contest ~

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Hi everyone,

I’ve recently entered one of my favorite photos that I took in 2012 of Valdobbiadine into a contest.

A company called quadro citta organized the contest and are looking for the best photo that represents Valdobbiadine in Treviso, Veneto, Italy.

In order to win, you simply need to have the most likes on your photo.

I don’t usually do this BUT I would LOVE to win…

So, I am asking if you guys would please help me out and VOTE and also share!!!

I think I am most definetly the under dog in this competition.

If you could kindly click on this link and “like” my photo, I would greatly appreciate it.
Valdobbiadine is where the worlds best sparkling white wine comes from!! Prosecco!!

Thank you so much

This is the photo that I've entered into the contest. I took this photo while sipping on a glass of Prosecco. What a view, huh?!

This is the photo that I’ve entered into the contest. I took this photo while sipping on a glass of Prosecco. What a view, huh?!

An adventure in Padova

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An adventure in Padova
We had an appointment at the University of Padova in the late afternoon, so we were able to spend an hour or so exploring downtown Padova. Padova is not far from Treviso ~ about a 40 minute car ride on the autostrada or in English “highway”.

A few things Padova is known for :

Padova is home to Prato della Valle, which is the largest square in Italy and one of the largest in all of Europe.

Padova claims to be the oldest city in Northern Italy.
It was founded in 1183 BC

It hosts the renowned University of Padova which is over 800 years old.

Please enjoy

1 of 78 statues along the Prato della Valle

1 of 78 statues along the Prato della Valle

A beautiful building ~ Love the colors and the texture.

A beautiful building ~ Love the colors and the texture.

Another statue of a famous citizen created in the late 18th Century by none other than Andrea Memmo.

Another statue of a famous citizen created in the late 18th Century by none other than Andrea Memmo.

Harley, enjoying a run among one of the largest squares in Europe

Harley, enjoying a run among one of the largest squares in Europe

We couldn't have chosen a better day ~ just gorgeous out!

We couldn’t have chosen a better day ~ just gorgeous out!

~ Prato della Valle ~

~ Prato della Valle ~

Side view of what locals simply call Il Santo ~

Side view of what locals simply call Il Santo ~

Donatello's magnificent equestrian statue of the Venetian General Gattamelata aka "Honey Cat" was completed in 1450

Donatello’s magnificent equestrian statue of the Venetian General Gattamelata aka “Honey Cat” was completed in 1450

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padova ~ Construction began around 1232, just one year after Saint Anthony had died and was completed in 1301

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padova ~ Construction began around 1232, just one year after Saint Anthony had died and was completed in 1301