Here’s my guide to the Accademia Gallery in Venice Italy. The Galleria dell’Academia is Venice’s most important museum. In this guide, I give you an overview of the museum and identify 15 masterpieces you can’t miss. The Accademia houses the world’s best collection of pre-19th century Venetian painting. The museum traces the evolution of Venetian … Read more
Here’s my guide to Leonardo da Vinci’s Sala delle Asse fresco. It’s housed in the magnificent Castello Sforzesco in Milan Italy. The fresco is one of Leonardo’s lesser know works. But it’s his largest painting. The fresco is just as magnificent as Leonardo’s other masterpieces. And even more unique in its decorative program. Sforza Castle … Read more
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. 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 Vatican Museums each … 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. Milan is a great destination for art lovers. Rome and Florence get all the glory when people think of the best art in Italy. But … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan Italy. I give you an overview of the Brera’s must see masterpieces and tips for visiting. The Brera Art Gallery is Milan’s premiere museum, one of Milan’s must see attractions. The Brera museum mesmerizes art lovers, art historians, and art critics. It boasts top … Read more
Here’s my complete guide to visiting Florence’s beloved Uffizi Gallery. The Uffizi is one of the world’s best museums. It has an unrivaled collection of Medieval and Renaissance art by masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. I identify and describe the Uffizi’s must see masterpieces. I also give you tips for visiting … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the ruins of the House of Augustus on Palatine Hill in Rome Italy. The House of Augustus was the home of Rome’s first emperor Augustus. It stands as a symbol of the transition of Rome from a republic to an imperial empire. The House of Augustus opened in 2014 after … Read more
Are you bitten by the Caravaggio bug? If so, here’s my complete guide to the Caravaggio Trail in Rome. This guide gives you an overview of the life of the groundbreaking artist. And it tells you where to find Caravaggio’s art in Rome. There are staggering total of 25 Caravaggio paintings in Rome. It’s well … Read more
Here’s my guide to the Bernini Trail in Rome. I give you an overview of Bernini’s fascinating life. And I tell you where to find his magnificent art works and sculptures in Rome. You’ll find Bernini’s art in Rome’s beautiful churches, piazzas, best museums, and secret palaces. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was the greatest sculptor of … Read more
Here’s the ultimate guide to visiting the spectacular Te Palace. The palace is located in the hidden gem town of Mantua in northern Italy. Te Palace is one of the world’s most unique and beautiful buildings, a wildly inventive and theatrical feat of both architecture and decoration. Te Palace was designed and built by Raphael’s … Read more