Here’s my guide to visiting the Vatican Pinacoteca, which is the Vatican’s picture gallery. It’s one of the world’s best small museums. In this guide, I identify 18 must see masterpieces in the Vatican Pinacoteca and give you tips for visiting the renowned, but largely secret, art gallery. More than 7 million people visit the … Read more
If you’re an art lover planning a trip to Italy, be sure to include the town of Ravenna on your itinerary. Ravenna is home to some of the world’s most important Byzantine mosaics, making it a glittering jewel box of 5th and 6th century art. The city boasts a rich history as it was once … Read more
Are you looking for a quick overview of the history of Ancient Rome? The Roman civilization lasted from around 753 BC to 476 AD, encompassing the founding of Rome, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. While it’s tough to condense so much history into a short summary, I’ve done my best to provide a … Read more
Are you planning a 7 day road trip from Venice to Milan in northern Italy and looking for the perfect one week itinerary? You’re in luck! This popular tourist route is only a 3 hour drive. But it’s packed with some of Italy’s top landmarks, including medieval UNESCO towns, ornate palazzos, Roman ruins, and secret … Read more
If you’re a fan of Michelangelo’s art, then you might be interested in exploring all of his works in Florence Italy. Here’s a guide for art lovers and admirers of this legendary artist who want to follow the Michelangelo Trail. Michelangelo has been famous for more than 500 years and was a Renaissance genius who … Read more
Are you a fan of ancient sculpture visiting Vatican City? If you want to know what to see, here’s my guide to 20+ must see sculptures in the Vatican Museums. The Vatican holds one of the world’s greatest art collections in 26 museums. Some of the most famous art works on the planet are there, … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to Tuscany, the charming city of Pisa should definitely be on your itinerary. From the iconic Leaning Tower to the stunning Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa offers a wealth of attractions and things to do that are sure to impress. But Pisa is not just about its famous landmarks or the … Read more
Are you a repeat visitor to the Vatican looking for some more unusual things to see? If so, here’s my guide to 21 hidden gems in the Vatican Museums. The Vatican Museums are an expansive and famous collection of 26 separate museums, with over 70,000 art works adorning their walls. Even with multiple visits, it’s … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting one of Italy’s must see wonders, the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua. Wallpapered with exquisite frescos by Giotto, the chapel is one of the world’s greatest art works. It was just enshrined on the the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in 2021. In 1303-05, Giotto painted a cycle of 39 … Read more
Here’s my guide to Andrea Mantegna’s famous Camera degli Sposi in Mantua Italy. The Camera is a magical room frescoed with illusionistic paintings in Mantua’s Ducal Palace. It’s considered a hugely influential masterpiece from the early Renaissance. The fresco is famous for being the first trompe l’oeil in the history of painting. This is an … Read more