Art

From ancient mosaics to medieval frescoes, Renaissance masterpieces and more, get a unique insight into the wonderful world of art with our resident experts.

Secrets of Naples

Rome isn’t the only ancient city in Italy. Take a short and inexpensive trip to Naples. Learn the ...

Thu 22 Dec 2016

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Benvenuto Cellini: Renaissance Man

Benvenuto Cellini, overshadowed by the spectacular genius of Michelangelo, is actually one of the ...

Thu 31 Dec 2015

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Florence: an adventure of a lifetime

My personal discovery of Florence with a friend while I was living in Rome after my American study ...

Wed 21 Dec 2016

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The Queen of the Capitoline Museums: the Esquiline Venus

When the Venus was recovered in 1874, she was already missing both upper limbs. Yet, nothing stopped ...

Wed 21 Dec 2016

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The secrets of the Protestant Cemetery

If you’re looking for peace, quiet, beauty and history in Rome, look no further than the Protestan ...

Fri 16 Dec 2016

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An insider’s guide to Rome

There’s some information you can’t find in a guidebook. Our partner, Milestone Rome, aims to be ...

Fri 16 Dec 2016

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Why choose a Rome Cruise Excursion?

With over 3,000 years of history, a wealth of museums, churches and archaeological sites, Rome can ...

Fri 16 Dec 2016

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The innovation of Brunelleschi’s Dome

The Duomo is the most iconic of Florence’s skyline. Learn of Brunelleschi's design, innovation, ...

Fri 16 Dec 2016

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Art 5 must-see paintings in the Uffizi Gallery

5 must-see paintings in the Uffizi Gallery

Learn about the impressive masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery, such as Botticelli's Birth of Venus ...

Fri 16 Dec 2016

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10 things about the Sistine Chapel

Discover 10 interesting facts and myth busters regarding the Sistine Chapel, from how Michelangelo ...

Fri 16 Dec 2016

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5 fantastic fountains in Rome

Rome is full of fountains, you will find spectacular ones in any random piazza. As temperatures soar ...

Fri 16 Dec 2016

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Art Why did Michelangelo choose Jonah on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

Why did Michelangelo choose Jonah on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

Jonah welcomes us. It is Jonah and the whale who suddenly come to greet us the moment we enter the ...

Fri 16 Dec 2016

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