I just got back from a trip to Italy a few days ago and, while I might already want to go back, have found a lot of writing inspiration from this vacation. I'd been in a writing rut for a long time, avoiding writing anything new or editing anything old for a long time. Thankfully, my sister gave me a travel journal before I left, and I quickly filled it with detailed notes about our trip. Additionally, my tour director told me that she writes a story for every place that she visits, so I've decided to try something new and write a story for each of the cities I visited. Not only have I found inspiration to write through seeing Venice, Florence, and Rome, but I also found some interesting spots for writers in these historic cities. These "write sights" might be of interest to writers making a trip to Italy.
Libreria Acqua Alta, Venice- My sister's friend recommended that I make a stop by this unique store, and I'm glad that I did. This store, right on one of the canals, has books in every nook and cranny imaginable. Upon entering, I noticed a gondola filled with books, chairs made out of old volumes, and a tower to climb made out of books. While this store may have too many books for the reluctant reader to handle, it is a must-see for any avid readers or writers. I bought myself a copy of
The Travels of Marco Polo, who was essential to the development of Venice, as a souvenir.
Santa Croce Scuola del Cuoio, Florence While Florence may house a lot of famous art such as Michelangelo's David and several famous paintings in the Uffizi Gallery, the city is also known for its leather. There are many nice bookmarks and journals available at the Santa Croce Leather School. Florence is always famous for its paper.
Vatican City Finally, the Vatican City houses many interesting Bibles and an old printing press which had been used several years ago. Additionally, the architectures and artwork here is unbelievable.
