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
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
If you’re planning to visit the hidden gem town of Mantua in northern Italy, make sure to check out the spectacular Te Palace. Considered one of the world’s most unique and beautiful buildings, it’s a wildly inventive and theatrical feat of both architecture and decoration. This ultimate guide will help you plan your visit. Te … Read more
The Last Supper has long been a beloved theme among Italian Renaissance artists, who depicted it in countless paintings. This meal is perhaps the most renowned in history. The Last Supper is a powerful moment in Western hagiography. It’s the moment when Jesus reveals to his twelve apostles that one among them will ultimately betray … Read more
Stylish Milan is a fascinating and vibrant city with serious arts scene, breathtaking must visit attractions, and gastronomical delights. If you only have one day in Milan, this is the most efficient way to see the city. Milan is a city in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Milan is one of Europe’s most underrated … Read more
Are you planning a trip to Italy and need some destination inspiration? Here’s my guide to 48 must visit landmarks in Italy. These Italian landmarks will take your breath away! Italy is show stoppingly beautiful. The country has heady mix of world famous attractions — stunning cathedrals, ancient Roman ruins, and masterpieces of Roman and … Read more
Are you a fan of the Renaissance traveling to Milan? You’ll want to see Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper fresco. Here’s my guide to the fresco, with must know tips for visiting and getting tickets. The Last Supper is one of the world’s most iconic paintings. It’s housed in the refectory of Santa Maria … Read more
Need some destination inspiration for a trip to Italy? You’ve come to the right place. This is the ultimate Italy bucket list. It covers the 130+ best things to do, see, and experience in Italy. I created it based on my many vacations in this dreamy country. Indeed, Italy is one of my favorite countries, … Read more
Need some destination inspiration for a trip to Italy? Here’s my guide to spending one week in Italy, with 12 sample itineraries. One week in Italy might not seem like much time. But, with some advance planning and ambition, you can definitely have a bucket list adventure. There’s nowhere more romantic (or popular) than Italy. … Read more
Milan is a fantastic destination for art lovers, with some of the greatest artistic treasures of the Renaissance. Even though Rome and Florence often get all the attention for their art, Milan shouldn’t be overlooked. The city is a cultural powerhouse with much to offer the art lover. Milan’s defining artistic moment came with the … Read more