Based in New York City, Kevin Martoken is a fund accountant at Grassi & Co, where he serves as fund administer for the firm’s hedge fund clients. In his free time, Kevin Martoken enjoys traveling and has visited many cities in Italy, including Rome, Florence, and Venice. Italy is a land of dazzling beauty, delicious cuisine, and ancient history. Picking one city to visit can feel impossible, and ideally travelers will get to experience more than one. Here are some of the best cities and their top attractions: 1. Rome is the eternal city and offers much for the history buff, with ancient monuments all over, including the Colosseum and the Parthenon. It is also home to the Vatican, which includes the beautiful St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museum. Rome is also a very modern city with a great nightlife. 2. Known around the world for its intricate system of canals, Venice is a popular destination for couples. The city also boasts Piazza San Marco and Saint Mark’s Basilica as well as many museums and churches. 3. Extremely important in Italian history, Florence was the center of the Italian Renaissance and the evidence still remains in the museums and standing buildings, such as the impressive Duomo and Baptistery found in the center of the town. A slower-paced city, Florence is great for art lovers and those who want to linger in piazzas.
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A fund accountant at Grassi & Co., in New York, New York, Kevin Martoken has more than 15 years of experience in senior accounting and finance systems. Over the course of his career, he has demonstrated strong leadership skills along with a deep understanding of project management and implementation. When he’s not busy with work, Kevin Martoken enjoys traveling around the world, and he has been to such places as Florence, Italy.
Florence, Italy is recognized around the world for its unique art, architecture, and overall environment. The city brings in millions of visitors annually and is home to a range of attractions that appeal to a wide variety of travelers, some of the most popular of which are included below. -Mercato Nuovo: Meaning “new market,” the Mercato Nuovo is located at the city’s historic center and offers a host of leather goods and souvenirs to visitors. Individuals hoping to return to the city can also rub the nose of the piglet on the Fontana del Porcellino, an action that is believed to ensure a visitor will return to Florence in the future. -Galleria degli Uffizi: located near the Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery is regarded as one of the greatest art museums in the world. Housed in a former palace, the gallery showcases a large collection of artwork from the Renaissance period and includes works by such well-known artists as Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci. -Boboli Gardens: Originally created in the 16th century by the Medici family, Boboli Gardens has become a type of outdoor museum for garden sculptures. The gardens are located behind the Palazzo Pitti and have gone through a number of restructuring projects, with the last enlargement completed in the 17th century. Kevin Martoken, fund accountant with Grassi & Co. in New York City, enjoys traveling in his free time. Kevin Martoken has visited several top destinations in Europe, including the “immortal city” of Rome.
As one of the world's most popular travel destinations, Rome can become packed with crowds. Sites like the Roman Forum and the Vatican are indeed must-see places for many travelers, but Rome is also home to a number of less well-known sites that are equally enchanting. Tucked away near the world-famous Colosseum are the Baths of Caracalla, built in the second decade of the third century. One of the best-preserved and largest baths of their kind, they allow visitors to view many of the original colorful floor mosaics as well as rooms that their original denizens used for exercising, reading, or relaxing. Furthermore, a visit to the Baths brings travelers to the start of history's first paved road. Those who wish to travel part of its 513 km length may find themselves passing the ruins of the villas and other buildings that once lined this thoroughfare. Lovers of the Roman villa may wish to experience the Villa Doria Pamphilli, a 180-hectare site that offers both beautiful architecture and relaxing gardens. However, those who prefer to immerse themselves in religious architecture may wish to head toward St. Ignatius Loyola Church, a Baroque masterpiece, or the grand San Paolo Fuori le Mura Basilica. |
AuthorAs a fund accountant with the New York City firm of Grassi & Co., Kevin Martoken administers and oversees all financials, reconciliations, and audit support for an active hedge fund. Archives
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