Yes, until you recall that Mondrian lived in northern Italy for a season. Perhaps this was his home.

My kind of terrain profile!

"The Church of San Sebastiano ... devoted to the Saint who was a known protector against plagues."

You'd have thought maybe COVID might have revitalized his brand.

Awwwwwwwwww....

How unusual!

That counts as still dodging the rain, doesn't it?

Hah. That’s an interesting article. Grazie!

Re Mantua v. Mantova, you might find this interesting. https://www.visitmantua.it/call-it-by-its-name-mantova-or-mantua/

I wonder whether the pre-tour conversation went something like this: "Come with me! I'll carry all your stuff, if you just please agree to come."

Those steel braces are sure jarring, aren't they?

Nothing like heraldic symbols for knowing what your roots are, is there?

Mmmm, Rivoli..... Oh, wait, I thought you said ravioli.

There's been a lot of drama.on that bridge over the centuries!

It's a long time since in was in that neck of teh woods, but recall enjoying a garden called Giardino Botanico Fondazione André Heller. No doubt there's some info' about it on Google Maps.

Glad to see the rain has eased off.

Nope.