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
Beneath the Oppian Hill lies Rome’s most surreal time capsule: a palace buried for centuries and still buzzing with archaeologists’ work lamps. If you love history and archaeology, this underground warren will hook you fast. It even feels like a secret, despite reopening to visitors on a limited basis in 2007. After the Great Fire … Read more
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 a human scale doesn’t have any. It’s a quiet oasis … Read more
Hidden gems in Rome—could they really exist? Absolutely! With so many layers of history, Rome reveals itself little by little, even to lifelong explorers. The Eternal City is a whirlwind of ancient ruins, Renaissance beauty, and modern life, all tangled together in a magnificent and chaotic blend. As you wander the streets, history seems to … 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
If you’re an art lover seeking an affordable vacation in Rome, Italy, you’re in luck! This is the ultimate guide to experiencing the finest free art, sculpture, and architecture in the city. As it turns out, some of the best things to do in Rome won’t cost you a penny. Traveling in a bustling and … Read more
Rising above the Tiber with its round walls and bronze angel, Castel Sant’Angelo has lived more lives than most Roman landmarks. Built by Emperor Hadrian as his mausoleum, it was later transformed into a fortress, a papal hideout, and finally a museum. Inside, you’ll find spiraling ramps, frescoed rooms, and centuries of history layered in … Read more
On my last trip to Rome, I learned that Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel fresco, The Last Judgment, got a makeover after his death. It was censored. Underpants were added to the nudity-filled fresco. How did this come to pass? Michelangelo is world famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of the Vatican … Read more