Blogs and Travel Tips
Accurate insider guide to Rome art, history, cultural heritage and local travel tips.
Learn about the mosaics of St. Clement’s Basilica: decipher their intricate medieval symbolism and unveil the secrets hidden behind millions of shiny golden tiles.
15th Feb 2019
Discover the seven most amazing treasures of Saint Clement’s Basilica, from the dark depths of its multileveled underground area, to the top of its shining Baroque ceiling.
1st Feb 2019
Learn about the incredible Resurrection of Christ tapestry in the Vatican, and let the eyes of Jesus follow you in a ingenious optical illusion.
13th Nov 2018
Discover the history of Columbus heading to the new world as depicted in the Hall of Maps in the Vatican Museums, on the way to the Sistine Chapel.
19th Jun 2018
Rome's art scene is more vibrant and alive than ever. Discover the city's great street-art scene with our interactive guide to the murals of the cutting-edge neighbourhood of San ...
18th Jun 2018
Get the full story behind Donatello’s magnificent wooden sculpture of Mary Magdalene in Florence, an unmissable Renaissance masterpiece that vividly showcases the extremes of ...
18th Jun 2018
Get a glimpse into one of the most dramatic and famous moments of Greek mythology through the painful scream of Laocoön and his sons, strangled by a serpent.
14th May 2018
