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 seeking to explore the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in Rome, look no further than my comprehensive guide to the Bernini Trail. As one of the most significant artists of 17th century Rome, Bernini worked under nine popes and left an indelible mark on the city’s cultural heritage. This guide provides an overview … Read more
The Uffizi Gallery is one of the world’s premier classical art museums. It attracts countless visitors eager to witness the masterpieces from a time when Florence was the epicenter of cultural and artistic innovation. Ranking as the third most visited site in all of Italy, the Uffizi certainly lives up to its reputation. Inside, the … Read more
The Museo dell’Opera del Duomo is a stunning sculpture museum that serves as a safe haven for incredible artworks originally from the Duomo complex. Think of this museum as a treasure chest overflowing with sculptures. It’s home to an amazing collection of medieval and early Renaissance art from Florence, featuring masterpieces by renowned artists like … Read more
Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia houses Michelangelo’s David, one of the most popular attractions in the city. The museum itself is also world-renowned, making it a must-visit spot for tourists. Arguably the world’s most famous sculpture, David is an awe-inspiring work of art, displayed in a stunning setting. In fact, Italian artist and art historian Giorgio Vasari … Read more
Here’s my complete guide to the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence Italy. I tell you everything to see inside and give you must know tips for visiting and getting tickets. The San Lorenzo complex is vast. It includes the basilica itself, Brunelleschi’s Old Sacristy, the Medici Chapels, the Medici Crypt, and the Laurentian Library. … Read more
Planning a visit to the Accademia Gallery in Venice Italy? The Galleria dell’Accademia is Venice’s most important museum and one of the best museums in Italy. 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 … 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
Piero della Francesca’s magnificent fresco cycle, The Legend of the True Cross, is located in the lovely little Tuscan town of Arezzo, in the three story main chapel of the Basilica of San Francesco. The frescos are one of the greatest and most beautiful fresco cycles from the early Renaissance. Some art historians believe Piero’s … Read more