Rome Or Florence: Which City Is Right For You?
Rome and Florence are two of Italy’s most iconic cities. They’re both brimming with art, culture, history, and great food. But they offer vastly different experiences. Choosing between them, if
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How To Visit Italy In Summer, Without Losing Your Sanity
Italy has seen a record number of tourists this spring, setting the stage for an even busier summer than usual. The Vatican Museums are overwhelming with over 30,000 visitors each
Guide To Rome’s Palatine Museum
The Palatine Museum is a niche archaeological museum that documents the history of the Palatine Hill. It’s a small but mighty museum, offering a window into the heart of the
Guide To Rome’s Palazzo Braschi, The Museo di Roma
The Palazzo Braschi is a Rome-centric museum that tells the story of the city. It offers a deep dive into Rome’s history, culture, and artistic achievements from the Middle Ages
Guide To The Gallery Of Maps In The Vatican Museums
The Gallery of the Maps is one of the most spectacular spaces in the Vatican Museums. It’s beautiful, colorful, and a remarkable achievement of art and science. The gallery is
Guide To Trajan’s Markets & The Museum Of Imperial Forums
Trajan’s Markets in Rome is a remarkably well preserved archaeological gem. Dating from 110 AD, it’s considered the world’s first shopping mall. Emperor Trajan built the markets after a victory
Guide To Diocletian’s Baths In Rome
Of all the marvelous architecture built by ancient Romans, the city’s baths were among the grandest. Inaugurated in 306 AD, Diocletian’s Baths was the granddaddy of them all. It was once
Guide To The Monuments Of The Roman Forum
Visiting the Roman Forum is a highlight for anyone traveling to Rome. The 2,000 year old site, now a sprawling expanse of romantic ruins, was once the beating heart of
Ultimate Guide To Michelangelo’s Frescos In The Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is perhaps the world’s most famous interior decorated space. And it (mostly) came out of the mind of just one man, Michelangelo, nicknamed Il Divino. The scale
Nutshell History Of Rome’s Colosseum
The Colosseum stands as a towering testament to Roman ingenuity, its grandeur undimmed after 2,000 years. It’s not just the largest surviving structure from the Roman world. It’s also the