John Sheldon's photos

A view from the top of the Ponte della Maddalena.

At Borgo a Mozzana, Tuscany, Italy. Also known as "Ponte del Diavolo". Constructed during the era of the Countess Matilde di Canossa (1046-1115,) this medieval bridge is said to have been built with the aid of the devil himself.

At Borgo a Mozzana, Tuscany, Italy. Also known as "Ponte del Diavolo". Constructed during the era of the Countess Matilde di Canossa (1046-1115,) this medieval bridge is said to have been built with the aid of the devil himself.

The Duomo in Florence, also known as Florence Cathedral, is very difficult to photograph from street level. The streets are narrow and usually full of people, shoppers and tourists. This picture was taken from a small café terrace which in addition to serving good food and drinks allows this splendid view to the cathedral over the rooftops of Florence. The cathedral named in honour of Santa Maria del Fiore is a vast Gothic structure built on the site of the 7th century church of Santa Reparata, the remains of which can be seen in the crypt. The dome is an architectural marvel, as there is another dome underneath the one we can see from the outside.

Il Porcellino, the pig (really a wild boar) is in Piazza del Mercato Nuovo, Florence. Rubbimg its nose is believed to bring good luck.

This building is totally clad in slabs of white Carrara and green Prato marble.

Gavinana is a small town of winding streets that nestles in the hills and mountains of the Pistoia region of Tuscany.

At 820 metres above sea-level, Gavinana is a small town of winding streets that nestles in the forests of chestnut and fir trees that line the hills and mountains of the Pistoia region of Tuscany.