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.
Top Things to See In the Octagonal Courtyard at the Vatican
The wondrous Octagonal Courtyard at the Vatican Museums offers the chance to admire some of the most ...
Tue 11 Apr 2017
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Privilege and punishment: the Vestal Virgins of Ancient Rome
Devoting your life as a Vestal Virgin to the State and retaining your chastity was an honour, awarde ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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Nudity and Controversy in the Sistine Chapel
Nudity, demons, and Hell in art have been a topic of debate. With great art comes great risk. The ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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The Domus Aurea: Nero's pleasure palace in Rome
Nero's Golden House: read about the story of its Palace of endless beauty and complexity, its redisc ...
Wed 14 Dec 2016
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Scipione Borghese and its Gallery
The Villa Borghese Gardens and museum has one of the most jaw-dropping collections of art in the ...
Wed 28 Dec 2016
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Religious Relics in Rome
From pieces of the True Cross, pieces of the table from the Last Supper, to tombs, bones, even finge ...
Wed 28 Dec 2016
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Secrets of Naples
Rome isn’t the only ancient city in Italy. Take a short and inexpensive trip to Naples. Learn the ...
Thu 22 Dec 2016
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Benvenuto Cellini: Renaissance Man
Benvenuto Cellini, overshadowed by the spectacular genius of Michelangelo, is actually one of the ...
Thu 31 Dec 2015
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The Esquiline Venus: Highlights of the Capitoline Museum
When the Venus was recovered in 1874, she was already missing both upper limbs. Yet, nothing stopped ...
Wed 14 Aug 2024
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The secrets of the Protestant Cemetery
If you’re looking for peace, quiet, beauty and history in Rome, look no further than the Protestan ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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An insider’s guide to Rome
There’s some information you can’t find in a guidebook. Our partner, Milestone Rome, aims to be ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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Why choose a Rome Cruise Excursion?
With over 3,000 years of history, a wealth of museums, churches and archaeological sites, Rome can ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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