Weather conditions are worsening in Italy, that's why I'm still in Naples (my mother lives here). At the moment it isn't easy to come back home by train, as catastrophic floods have devastated the country and have left 8 dead and thousands homeless. The main problem is that rivers' levels continue to rise. The floods have also affected Croatia and Bosnia.
Many foreign tourists can't continue their planned tour across the Italian peninsula.
Early this week I was glad to see many tourists, from North Europe, France, East Asia and Australia, who were visiting old Naples' monuments and landmarks, such as the Palace of the Spaniard ("palazzo dello spagnolo" in Italian language). It was built starting in 1738 by the architect Sanfelice, who created large arches that followed the progress of the stairs on both sides. At the end of the 1700s the building was bought by a Spanish landlord. That's why that historical building is still called Palace of the Spaniard .
Today, May 18, is holiday in some European countries, such as Switzerland, Norway, Finland and Sweden. It is Ascension Day. This Christian holiday commemorates Jesus Christ's Ascention into heaven 40 days after Easter.
I will probably be back home at the end of this week.
Happy Ascension Day!
Hello Giorgio! I've just seen the news on TV about a terrible flood in Italy. One area was especially affected (I don’t know how to write the name in English), people died.
ReplyDeleteHello, Irina.
DeleteThe name of the Italian region that was mainly affected by the floods is Emilia Romagna (this name can't be translated in English). Unfortunately the floods have left eight dead.
The floods have also affected two neighboring countries (Croatia and Bosnia).
I am so sorry that 8 people were found dead.
DeleteHi, Irina,
Deleteunfortunately 13 people dead and thousands left from their homes. 20 rivers have burst their banks in the Italian region of Emilia Romagna, where rivers' levels continue to rise.
Thank you for your support!
Hi Giorgio!
ReplyDeleteGiorgio I'm very sorry about the floods in Italy... I watch the scary pictures and information on TV....
I very much sympathize with the Italians. I’m very sorry also... I people understand very well. I know what they are experiencing now. I had a flood too. My region was flooded by water 3 times. The worst was 11 years ago.
Giorgio may Italy and Italians be blessed by God!
Thank you for your support, dear friend Anna!
DeleteSad that riverine floods are happening there too. The Spanish architecture does come through in the last pic.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, rivers' levels continue to rise.
DeleteFeliz día de la ascensión. Ojala el clima mejore, Nápoles es muy bella te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThe climate is changing or better, it has already changed but the fault of what happened in these days in Emilia Romagna lies with many local and national politicians who have come and gone over all these years
ReplyDeleteExactly! ... lack of both government and local administration action are blamed for deaths in Emilia Romagna's floods.
DeleteThe rain and flooding has featured on our UK news, so devastating for many, my thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
So sorry to hear about the floods in Italy, Giorgio.
ReplyDeletePraying for Italy.