Art

10 Things I learned about Michelangelo on the Vatican tour

"I learned to see changes in art styles from one century to the next..."

Fri 21 Jun 2019

Borromini’s Incredible Perspective Corridor at Rome’s Palazzo Spada

Have you seen many optical illusions involving marble columns and statues?

Fri 07 Jun 2019

Discover the Villa Farnesina and Raphael's Amazing Frescoes

Uncover the wonderful frescoes of the Villa Farnesina, including Raphael’s Galatea, and gain an ...

Fri 10 May 2019

Michelangelo’s Masterpieces in Rome: the Complete Guide to see them

8 works you need to see and where to find them

Fri 19 Apr 2019

For Whom the Fiddle Plays: Nero and His Golden House

Learn about the most controversial emperor in the history of Rome: find out more about the terrible ...

Tue 12 Mar 2019

How Deep is your Love? The Painful Ecstasy of Bernini’s Saint Teresa

Bernini's beautiful sculpture depicting the Ecstasy of St. Teresa is one of the masterpieces of ...

Wed 27 Feb 2019

7 Things You Need to Know About...the Trevi Fountain

There are some places in Rome you can’t afford to miss. One of the city’s absolute highlights is ...

Mon 25 Feb 2019

The stunning golden mosaics of St. Clement's Basilica in Rome

Learn about the mosaics of St. Clement’s Basilica: decipher their intricate medieval symbolism and ...

Fri 15 Feb 2019

Street Art in Rome’s San Lorenzo: Portrait of a Neighbourhood

Rome's art scene is more vibrant and alive than ever. Discover the city's great street-art scene ...

Mon 18 Jun 2018

Donatello’s Penitent Magdalene: A ‘Hag of Articulate Wood’ in Renaissance Florence

Get the full story behind Donatello’s magnificent wooden sculpture of Mary Magdalene in Florence, ...

Wed 15 Jul 2020

The Newly Reopened Farnese Aviaries: A Renaissance Garden in Ancient Rome

Tue 10 Apr 2018

Luther’s Graffiti in Raphael’s Rooms: The Vatican Under Attack

Learn about the dramatic Sack of Rome in 1527, in the climax of the Renaissance, when troops of the ...

Thu 29 Mar 2018