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.

Art The Top 10 Hidden Masterpieces of the Vatican Museums

The Top 10 Hidden Masterpieces of the Vatican Museums

Read on for our guide to the top 10 hidden masterpieces of the Vatican Museums.

Mon 14 Oct 2019

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Art Mussolini, a World’s Fair and a Failed Futurist Fantasy: A Guide to the Modernist Architecture of Rome’s EUR Quarter

Mussolini, a World’s Fair and a Failed Futurist Fantasy: A Guide to the Modernist Architecture of Rome’s EUR Quarter

The great flowering of architectural modernism in the Eternal City coincided with the inexorable ...

Fri 27 Sep 2019

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Art Violence, Art and the Watcher in the Shadows: on the Trail of Caravaggio in Baroque Rome

Violence, Art and the Watcher in the Shadows: on the Trail of Caravaggio in Baroque Rome

The artistic world of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

Fri 13 Sep 2019

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Six of the Most Ancient Churches in Rome

Our guide to some of Rome’s oldest and most fascinating churches.

Fri 23 Aug 2019

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Art 10 Things I learned about Michelangelo on the Vatican tour

10 Things I learned about Michelangelo on the Vatican tour

"I learned to see changes in art styles from one century to the next..."

Fri 21 Jun 2019

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Art Borromini’s Incredible Perspective Corridor at Rome’s Palazzo Spada

Borromini’s Incredible Perspective Corridor at Rome’s Palazzo Spada

Have you seen many optical illusions involving marble columns and statues?

Fri 07 Jun 2019

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Art Discover the Villa Farnesina and Raphael's Amazing Frescoes

Discover the Villa Farnesina and Raphael's Amazing Frescoes

Uncover the wonderful frescoes of the Villa Farnesina, including Raphael’s Galatea, and gain an ...

Fri 10 May 2019

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Art Michelangelo’s Masterpieces in Rome: the Complete Guide to see them

Michelangelo’s Masterpieces in Rome: the Complete Guide to see them

8 works you need to see and where to find them

Fri 19 Apr 2019

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Art How Deep is your Love? The Painful Ecstasy of Bernini’s Saint Teresa

How Deep is your Love? The Painful Ecstasy of Bernini’s Saint Teresa

Bernini's beautiful sculpture depicting the Ecstasy of St. Teresa is one of the masterpieces of ...

Wed 27 Feb 2019

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7 Things You Need to Know About...the Trevi Fountain

There are some places in Rome you can’t afford to miss. One of the city’s absolute highlights is ...

Mon 25 Feb 2019

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Art The stunning golden mosaics of St. Clement's Basilica in Rome

The stunning golden mosaics of St. Clement's Basilica in Rome

Learn about the mosaics of St. Clement’s Basilica: decipher their intricate medieval symbolism and ...

Fri 15 Feb 2019

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Art Street Art in Rome’s San Lorenzo: Portrait of a Neighbourhood

Street Art in Rome’s San Lorenzo: Portrait of a Neighbourhood

Rome's art scene is more vibrant and alive than ever. Discover the city's great street-art scene ...

Mon 18 Jun 2018

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