If you’re planning a trip to Florence, be sure to include a visit to the magnificent Pitti Palace on your itinerary. This guide will give you an overview of 20 must see masterpieces and famous paintings in the palace. The Pitti Palace is truly one of Florence’s must see sites, offering visitors a wonderful and … 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. In this guide, 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 … Read more
Are you a repeat visitor to the Vatican looking for some more unusual things to see? If so, here’s my guide to 21 hidden gems in the Vatican Museums. The Vatican Museums are an expansive and famous collection of 26 separate museums, with over 70,000 art works adorning their walls. Even with multiple visits, it’s … Read more
The Borghese Gallery houses a jaw dropping art collection in a luxurious garden villa. It’s rich in ancient Roman, Renaissance, and Baroque pieces. It houses works from the greatest artists of the time, including Titian, Caravaggio, Raphael, Rubens, and Canova. The collection is housed in sumptuous palace. Its splendidly decorated marble rooms and frescoed ceilings. … Read more
Are you a Caravaggio enthusiast? This guide to the Caravaggio Trail in Rome. It tells you where to find all his paintings the city. It will take some time to track them all down — there’s a staggering 25 Caravaggio paintings in Rome. Caravaggio’s paintings are undeniably among the most stunning works in the history … Read more
Planning a trip to Vatican City? Here’s my guide to visiting the splendid Vatican Museums. I identify 20 must see masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and give you must know tips for visiting. It’s important to know what to see at the Vatican in advance because there are 26 museums inside the Vatican and a … Read more
Planning a visit to the Capitoline Museums in Rome? If you love sculpture, especially Greco-Roman sculpture, this wonderful museum is a must do and I have the ultimate guide for visiting. The Capitoline Museums are one of the best museums in Rome. They help you step back in time and imagine life before the fall … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the under-appreciated and art-filled Doria Pamphilj Gallery in Rome. This lovely museum was one of my absolute favorite spots in Rome. It’s a hidden gem housed in a lavish 17th century Roman-Rococo palace. The remarkable art collection was meticulously assembled and is still owned by a powerful Italian family, the … 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
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