Art
From ancient mosaics to medieval frescoes, Renaissance masterpieces and more, get a unique insight into the wonderful world of art with our resident experts.
What to See at Pompeii: 15 Things Not to Miss (Part 2)
In part two of our illustrated guide to Pompeii we're exploring the most luxurious villas in the ...
Fri 15 Apr 2022
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What to See at Pompeii: 15 Things Not to Miss (Part 1)
Find out what you need to see on a visit to the perfectly preserved ancient city of Pompeii with our ...
Wed 13 Apr 2022
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6 Museums in Naples You Need to Visit
From sprawling collections of Baroque painting to the world's finest showcase of ancient sculpture ...
Fri 08 Apr 2022
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What to See in Siena: A Weekend in Italy’s Finest Medieval City
Discover why spectacular Siena is a must-visit on any Tuscan itinerary with our guide to what to see ...
Fri 25 Feb 2022
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7 Churches in Florence You Need to Visit
An astonishing array of Renaissance masterpieces are housed in the churches of Florence. Find out ...
Wed 16 Feb 2022
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Giotto and the Birth of the Renaissance: A Guide to the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua
Padua's Scrovegni chapel is home to one of the great masterpieces of Italian art. Discover the full ...
Fri 04 Feb 2022
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A Visit to Padua: What You Need to See on a Day Trip from Venice Part 2
In the second part of our guide to what you need to see on a visit to Padua, we’re exploring histo ...
Wed 02 Feb 2022
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A Visit to Padua: What You Need to See on a Day Trip from Venice Part 1
From the Scrovegni chapel to the Basilica of Saint Anthony, Palazzo delle Erbe and more, discover ...
Tue 01 Feb 2022
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Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona
Stunning Piazza Navona is Rome's most iconic square, dominated by Bernini's Fountain of the Four ...
Sun 09 Jan 2022
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Don’t Fear the Reaper: 10 Macabre Funeral Monuments in Rome
Remember that you must die...Rome is full of macabre funerary monuments reminding us of the inevitab ...
Tue 26 Oct 2021
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Memories of the Philosopher Emperor: The Equestrian Monument of Marcus Aurelius on the Capitoline Hill
Discover everything you need to know about the iconic statue of Marcus Aurelius on horseback at the ...
Tue 05 Oct 2021
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A Tale of Two Davids: Michelangelo, Donatello and the Art of Renaissance Florence
In Florence, the biblical figure of David has long loomed large in the imagination. Discover how ...
Sun 05 Sep 2021
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