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.
Why did Michelangelo choose Jonah on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Jonah welcomes us. It is Jonah and the whale who suddenly come to greet us the moment we enter the ...
Fri 16 Dec 2016
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Artist of the month: Bernini and his artworks in Rome
Bernini was one of the greatest artists and architects of the Baroque. It’s impossible to visit ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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July exhibitions in Rome
After you’ve been on one of our Rome tours, make the most of your stay by visiting the Vatican, ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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Devotional Images of the Virgin Mary in Rome
A Madonnina may only seem like a little statue, but it could be a source of light during dark days, ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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Savonarola in Florence: visions of the apocalypse
Steps from the Fountain of Neptune is a plaque, marking the spot where three friars were hanged and ...
Thu 15 Dec 2016
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Cardinal and Connoisseur: Five Highlights of the Borghese Gallery
What does a ruthless cardinal's private sculpture collection look like? A Borghese Gallery tour ...
Mon 07 Nov 2016
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