Guide To Rome’s Capuchin Crypt
Of all the ways to be remembered in Rome—on a statue, in a fresco, on a plaque—this one is perhaps the most literal. At the 17th century Capuchin Crypt, hundreds
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10 Storybook Medieval Villages In Italy
Italy is full of spectacular cities. But sometimes the real magic lies in its smaller, older corners. These are the kind of places where time moves slowly, stone streets twist
Top 20 Renaissance Paintings & Frescos In The World
The Renaissance is one of my favorite periods of art history. It gave us some of the world’s most powerful and unforgettable images. From grand frescoes to intimate portraits, these
Weird, Wild, & Wonderful: A Guide To The Most Unusual Museums
Forget the Louvre. Skip the Smithsonian. There’s a whole world of museums out there that have nothing to do with Impressionism, dinosaurs, or another hall of medieval armor. Instead, this
Top 15 Baroque Artworks That Changed Art History
Baroque art doesn’t sit quietly on a wall. It surges, crashes, pleads, dazzles. It was built for impact, meant to shake you, impress you, convert you. This list gathers 15
Guide To Rome’s Church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane
San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane is one of the most radical churches in Rome. And also one of the smallest. Designed by the Baroque architect Francesco Borromini, it’s a swirling,
Borromini In Rome: Eccentric Genius Of Baroque Architecture
Francesco Borromini was the greatest architect of the Baroque. His work pushed boundaries, turning classical forms into something fluid, dramatic, and full of life. Baroque architecture was all about movement—curves,
A Walk With Angels: Bernini’s Ponte Sant’Angelo In Rome
If you’re crossing the Tiber River toward Castel Sant’Angelo, you’re walking on history. Emperor Hadrian built this 1,200 year old bridge. It created a direct route from the centro storico of
What To Eat In Rome: The Best Dishes to Try
If I had to pick just one city to eat in for the rest of my life, Rome would win, hands down. I’ve been back plenty of times, and every
Ecstasy Of Saint Teresa: Bernini’s Scandalous Masterpiece
Santa Maria della Vittoria may be just a modest-sized church in Rome. But it houses one of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s most famous and provocative masterpieces: The Ecstasy of St. Teresa. This