I had my sights set on the tiny island of Burano the entire weekend of my recent trip to Venice. Just a 45 minute ferry ride north along the Venetian Lagoon, the island is a beautiful boquet of brightly colored fishing houses. It is a photography-lover’s haven, where I spent hours wandering the narrow streets […]
Villa Adriana: Explore the most extensive Roman villa
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is a culturally popular phrase used to convey the idea that you should immerse yourself into as many cultural experiences as possible during your trip to Rome. Back in 117 A.D., Emperor Hadrian took himself away from the busy city center of Ancient Rome and built a […]
Apertura Straordinaria della Galleria degli Uffizi di Firenze il 26 maggio 2013
La Galleria degli Uffizi, per la prima volta nella storia, resterà eccezionalmente aperta il 26 maggio 2013 fino all’1:30 del mattino, con ultimo ingresso all’1:00 del 27 maggio. Il direttore del Museo Antonio Natali e la Soprintendente per il Polo Museale Fiorentino Cristina Acidini hanno stabilito questa apertura straordinaria, gratuita e notturna, per commemorare la […]
Uffizi Gallery will be home to “Norma e Capriccio”
This year through out Florence, many well-known museums will be home to a series of exhibitions called “Florence 2013: A Year in Art.” This program includes eight temporary exhibits that will increase the rich cultural offerings of this beautiful city, beginning in the spring of 2013 and running throught he end of the year. The […]
Get an exclusive look at the Doge’s Palace with the Secret Itineraries Tour
A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Doge’s Palace was the heart of the political life and public administration of the Venice. Over a period of political turn-overs, the area was occupied by various administrative offices and the palace housed many important cultural institutions. Today, it is managed as a public museum where you can revisit […]
Experience the essence of Renaissance art with Botticelli at the Uffizi Gallery
Undoubtedly one of the most famous attractions in Florence, the Uffizi Gallery was established by the Medici family in 1581. The gallery was originally the offices for the high-ranking magistrates, how ever the Medici art collection was rapidly growing and the space was instead used as a space to house the many priceless masterpieces. The […]
Hidden secrets of the Colosseum unlocked by group tours
Walking around the Colosseum is a breathtaking experience and one of the best things to do while visiting Rome. The ancient Roman amphitheather draws in millions of visitors a year and creates a historical trip back in time through the ability to completely interact with the structure and its well-preserved elements. A view from the […]
How to spend Easter in Rome
With the recent appointment of Pope Francis, Easter 2013 promises to be an exciting event all across Italy as arrangements and celebrations are organized. In Rome and Vatican City, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather together for Holy Week to watch Pope Francis perform mass, one of the largest events of the […]
Nel 2013 apre il “Cielo” su Siena: tour culturali speciali
Siena, nonostante sia una piccola provincia della Toscana, attrae milioni di turisti da ogni parte del mondo non solo per il Palio ma anche gli splendidi monumenti e musei di cui è costellata. Sicuramente il più visitato è il Duomo, situato nell’omonima piazza, nel centro storico della città. L’edificio è stato recentemente sotto i riflettori […]
Completely customize your Vatican experience
With almost 9 miles of artwork to see in the Vatican Museums, make sure to set aside an afternoon to spend time admiring Leonardo da Vinci’s portraits, Michelangelo’s frescos, and Raphael’s masterpieces. There are many ways to organize your visit – some travelers prefer to wander through the hallways themselves, and others prefer tours led […]