Here’s my guide to visiting Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana) in Tivoli Italy. Historic Tivoli lies just 20 miles east of Rome on the edge of the Sabine Hills. Tivoli is the perfect day trip from Rome, especially for archeology lovers and history buffs. Tivoli is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the sprawling Hadrian’s … Read more
Rome has no shortage of treats for the culturally curious visitor. In this guide, you’ll get an overview of the 25 best museums in Rome. The Eternal City is a veritable treasure chest of art. You can barely turn a corner without bumping into a museum. You can find every imaginable kind of art, although … 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
Here’s my guide to the must see paintings and art masterpieces in Milan Italy. If you’re on the art trail in Milan, put these beauties on your itinerary for Milan. You might not know it, but Milan is a great destination for art lovers. Rome and Florence get all the glory when people think of … Read more
Want to know here to find the best art in Italy? Look no further! This is the definitive guide to the best art works and masterpieces in Italy. This guide includes famous paintings, sculpture, and frescos from ancient Rome to the Renaissance to Modern art. I describe the art works and tell you where to … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting Nero’s Domus Aurea, or Golden House, in Rome. If you’re a history or archaeology buff like me, you’ll be smitten with this secret underground palace. I think it’s a must visit attraction in Rome. But, because it’s only been reopen on a limited basis since 2007, the Golden House is … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the Borghese Gallery in Rome Italy. The magnificent museum is one of my favorite museums in Europe. It’s one of the world’s most perfect small museums. The museum houses a jaw dropping art collection in a luxurious garden villa. If you’re an art and architecture lover, the Borghese is a … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting Villa Farnesina in Rome Italy. Designed by artist-architect Baldasarre Perruzi, Villa Farnesina is a magnificent off the beaten path museum, located in Rome’s lovely Trastevere neighborhood. It’s home to torrid love stories and secret Raphael paintings. If you know me, you know I hate crowds. Blissfully, this small museum on … Read more
Here’s my wanderlusty guide to the 25 best museums in Italy. Bella Italia! 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. Italy is also home to some of the world’s most revered museums and artistic masterpieces. Italian museums … Read more
Here’s my guide to the Bernini Trail in Rome. No artist defined 17th century Rome more than Gian Lorenzo Bernini. He worked under nine popes and left an indelible mark on the city. In this guide, I give you an overview of Bernini’s fascinating life and tell you where to find his magnificent art works … Read more