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
Want to know here to find the best art in Italy? Look no further! This is the definitive guide to the best artworks and masterpieces in Italy. This guide includes famous paintings, sculpture, and frescos from ancient Rome to the Renaissance (even a bit of Modern art). I describe the art works and tell you … Read more
Are you an art lover planning a trip to Italy? Here’s my guide to the 25 best museums in Italy. Italy is one of the most popular countries on earth — with a rich ancient Roman history and some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. But Italy is also home to some of the world’s … Read more
If you’re planning your first trip to Italy, it’s essential to have some key information and tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. In this guide, I provide all the vital details you’ll need to know about visiting Italy, as well as advice on what mistakes to avoid. In addition, I’ll give you insights … Read more
Did you know Leonardo painted a fresco in Castello Sforzesco in Milan? I didn’t until my last visit. The fresco is one of Leonardo’s lesser know works. But it’s actually his largest painting. The fresco is just as magnificent as Leonardo’s other masterpieces. And even more unique in its decorative program. Sforza Castle Sforza Castle … Read more
The Brera Art Gallery is Milan’s premiere museum. The Brera museum mesmerizes art lovers, art historians, and art critics. It boasts top shelf Renaissance and Baroque art by the likes of Caravaggio, Raphael, Bellini, Rubens, Piero della Francesca, Tintoretto, and Andrea Mantegna. For most Italy tourists, the Brera Museum is an off the beaten path … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the lovely town of Mantua in northern Italy’s Lombardy region. This Mantua guide covers the top attractions in art-filled Mantua. You’ll discover the must visit churches, opulent palaces, and historic landmarks. Mantua is a small town with big art. It’s the perfect for art lovers and history buffs. Italy is … Read more
It’s only a 6 hour drive from Milan to Rome. But this well-traveled route is dense with amazing must see medieval villages, ornate palazzos, Roman ruins, and sublime treasures of the Renaissance. There’s plenty of great destinations in Italy to explore along the way. This super detailed 10 day itinerary takes you to them. It’s … Read more
Obsessed with the sublime Leonardo da Vinci? Welcome to the club. So is much of society, judging from the lines to view the tourist-industry-gold Mona Lisa at the Louvre. In this Leonardo guide, I give you an overview of Leonardo’s life. And I take you on a tour of his entire body of paintings — … Read more
“Why don’t they have someone copy it and send the copy, no one would know the difference.” — Andy Warhol In 2017, a work attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, Salvator Mundi, stunned the art world, selling for the almost cartoonish price of $450 million at Christie’s in New York. With a bang of the gavel, … Read more