Orsanmichaele: The Florence Gem Everyone Walks Past
Orsanmichele is a niche museum in Florence that’s basically a crash-course in Florentine civic identity and early Renaissance sculpture. It’s one of my favorite spots in the city. The statues are
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Borghese Gallery vs. Vatican Museums: Which To Visit?
Torn between two of Rome’s greatest museums? I’ve been there. Both are world class, both are packed with masterpieces, and both offer very different experiences. One is a sprawling, high-octane
Why You Should Visit Milan’s Picacoteca Ambrosiana, The Ultimate Guide
The Ambrosiana is one of Europe’s great sleeper museums. Most travelers don’t even know it exists, which is strange given what’s sitting inside its walls. This is the kind of
One Week In Paris & Rome Itinerary
Two capitals, seven days, and more history, art, and pasta than you can possibly squeeze into a carry-on. This Paris & Rome itinerary is built for travelers who want a
Italy In December and Winter: Weather, Holidays & Travel Guide
Italy doesn’t really have an off season anymore. The shoulder months of May, September, and October are almost as crowded as summer. In fact the term “shoulder seasons” is really
Off With His Head: Judith, Holofernes, & the Art of the Grisly Scene
And Where to See the Most Dramatic Versions Across Europe Judith and Holofernes is one of the most famous murder scenes in history. Judith, a biblical widow, seduces the Assyrian
Why Cellini’s Perseus And Medusa Still Turns Heads In Florence
The most dramatic sculpture in Florence isn’t tucked away in a museum. It’s out in the open, right in the heart of the city and you can see it for
The Story Behind St. Peter’s Square In Vatican City
St. Peter’s Square is one of the most famous piazzas on planet earth. But it wasn’t always the grand theatrical space we know and love today. Before 1656, it was
Rome’s Most Stunning Illusion? Andrea Pozzo’s Ceiling At Sant’Ignazio
Andrea Pozzo’s illusionistic ceiling fresco in the Church of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola is one of the most remarkable artworks in Rome. Trust me, you need to see it. It’s a
Rome’s Baroque Sites & Masterpieces On Foot: 11 Stops In One Day
Love the Baroque? Baroque Rome isn’t subtle, as you may know. It’s all dramatic curves, gilded ceilings, and larger than life saints floating through the clouds. But that’s exactly what