Rotarian Giuseppe was kind enough to meet us in the city center and give us a proper tour of all the best sights.
The Duomo is unique in appearance because of the beautiful marble which decorates the outside. The amazing stone comes from the nearby Alps.
Giuseppe treated us to a lovely lunch at a boutique wine and food shop. As ever, the food was delicious.
We enjoyed a walk around the central shopping area, stopping in Armani. The ladies drooled over the items in Valentino and Prada, but in the end we restrained ourselves from buying.
We also participated in a local custom that is meant to bring good luck. One places his heel on the testicles of the bull in a sort of plaque in the famous arcade. Then he twirls around as many times as possible. We were skeptical of this rite truly bringing luck, but it must have worked as the forecast was for rain and all day the sky was ominous. In the end we were able to enjoy a rain free day walking around the city.
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