Architectural barriers

Jan
2006

It’s pretty evident that in the past centuries Italian cities were not built with much thought about architectural barriers. And things haven’t improved in recent years. In picking your final destinations, you should be prepared to deal with steep stairways, bridges without ramps and sidewalks occupied by cars. If you are traveling with infants (or people with disabilities), you should keep that in mind if your goal is to fully experience all the hidden vicoli in Venice or explore Amalfi’s viuzze up in that rocky coastline…