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Adige River of Verona "Gateway to Italy"

Visit Verona! Visit Pittsburgh!

I have come to appreciate Italy each time I visit. My favorite city in all of Italy is Verona. It reminds me of my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA in that it has character - it is big enough yet small enough.

Pittsburgh is considered one of the most livable cities in the United States, and hosted the E-20 Summit in the summer of 2009.

There were many who came to work in the factories and mills of Pittsburgh from Eastern and Western Europe. This city is a melting pot of those with different natural origins.

Pittsburgh has some 13 colleges and universities, and is well known for its medical prowess. Jonas Salk pioneered the polo vaccine, while Dr. Starzl became well known for his work with heart transplants.

Pittsburgh has three major league sports teams - the Pittsburgh Pirates (baseball, the Pittsburgh Steelers (football), and the Pittsburgh Penguins (hockey). The Steelers were Super Bowl Champions in 2008-09, and the Penguins Stanley Cup Champions in 2008-09.

I encourage anyone who so desires to visit the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh across the Mon River "Gateway to West"

View across the Mon River "Gateway to the West"

Pittsburgh is formed at the junction of three rivers. Pictured is Point State Park with its' magnificant fountain. Behind is the Golden Triangle, the heart of the downtown business district. Like Verona, this city has many bridges.

PNC Park

Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates

PNC Park is the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, a major league baseball team. One can find the baseball park and the football stadium on the North Shore, adjacent to each other. In the background of the park across the river is the downtown skyline.

Heinz Field "Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers"

Home of the Super Bowl Champion Steelers

Heinz Field and PNC Park are located on the North Shore. Along with Mellon Arena, home of the Professional Hockey team, the Pittburgh Penguins, the city is home to 3 professional sports teams. Football is dear to Pittsburgh, and every Steeler game every year is a sellout. The Steelers won Super Bowl XLII in 2008, the only NFL Team to win six World Championships.

Arena di Verona

Verona like Pittsburgh has an arena that serves as a cutural center for their cities. This is the opera Tosca being performed in the Arena of Verona on a beautiful summer night.

Bridges the Span the Adige River, Verona

Bridges over the Adige River in Verona

The similarities between the bridges of Verona and those of Pittsburgh are remarkable. The view from Castel San Pietro here mirrors the panoramic from Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh. While here one has to walk the steps to gain this vantage point in Verona, the incline can carry you to the top of the mountain in Pittsburgh.

Churches Tell the Story of People

Church of San Berardanino, Verona

The Churches of Verona are indeed magnificant. They are testaments to the faith of those that a hand in their building. Pittsburgh also has many important churches that reveal a number of ethnic communities and parishes.

In Italy it is all about the Food

Food is an Art Form in Italy

The preparation of food is a way of life in Italy. They take great pride in making the highest quality possible whether it is cheese or wine. Pittsburgh has a Little Italy, and they are known for Italian products from Italy that can be purchased in cultural area known as the Strip District

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Mercu Dec 31, 2012 at 2:00 AM

Happy New Year!!!
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  cmcard2 Dec 31, 2012 at 7:41 AM
  
  Auguri Mercu. Anche Buon Anno. I hope all is well in London. Thanks for the shout out!!!
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DaHongHua Jun 23, 2012 at 6:52 AM

A warm happy birthday greeting from Malaysia.
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Beausoleil Jun 22, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Hi Dan. I hope you have a wonderful birthday. What new exciting trips do you have planned for the coming year? Happy Birthday & Happy Travels.
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leics Jun 22, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Happy birthday! :-)
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Florida999 Aug 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM

Thanks for the early birthday wishes!!
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Trekki Jul 24, 2011 at 10:44 PM

Hey Dan :-) Grazie mille for your wishes :-))
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Maurizioago Jun 23, 2011 at 6:32 AM

Happy Birthday Dan! Have a good day and more good days to come!
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new_hope30 Jun 22, 2011 at 8:10 PM

Warm wishes from Texas for a happy birthday and wonderful year ahead! ~ Camille
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kathymof Jun 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM

Hope you have a great birthday and that it brings the gift of travel --Kathy
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Mercu Jul 30, 2010 at 3:22 AM

Grazie mille! ma io sono stata in Ireland, no in Scotland. We really had a great time and Irish people are very very friendly. Ciao! :-)