Discover the Barracco Museum: Exploring Ancient Sculptures in Rome
Located in Piccola Farnesina in Rome, the Barracco Museum of Antique Sculpture is a museum that houses Giovanni Barracco’s collection, donated by Barracco himself to the city of Rome in 1902. Filled with works of art from all over the world, like Assyrian, Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek and Roman art, this
Uncover Venice’s Architectural Marvel: The Church of San Zaccaria
Located in the heart of Venice, right in Campo San Zaccaria and southeast of St. Mark’s Square, the Church of San Zaccaria is a monastic church built in the XV century in honor of the father of John the Baptist, St. Zechariah. Even though this destination is not very popular
Pigneto District in Rome: A Local’s Guide to the Trendiest Neighborhood
Filled with exciting adventures and located between Porta Maggiore and via Prenestina, the Pigneto district in Rome is one of the most popular locations amongst locals, but surprisingly not as popular amongst tourists. This may be because there’s very little information out there for tourists to actually understand and be
Discover the Secrets of Palazzo Vecchio: Florence’s Iconic Town Hall
Located in Florence, Palazzo Vecchio (the Old Palace) is considered to be the town hall of the city. It’s located near Piazza della Signoria, right next to Loggia dei Lanzi and a copy of Michelangelo’s infamous David. This palace was originally named “Palazzo della Signoria” and its name changed multiple
Discover the Secret Passageways of the Vatican City
Located within the city of Rome, the Vatican City, commonly known just as “the Vatican”, is the seat of the Catholic Church and home of the current pope, Pope Francis. The Popes that lived in the Apostolic Palace, within the Vatican City, managed to be saved from invader attacks because
Unveiling The History And Secrets Of Venetian Masks
Considered to be one of the most popular carnivals in the whole world, the Carnival of Venice is an ancient tradition that brings together both locals and tourists from all over the world. Filled with colorful costumes and events for over ten days, all leading up to Fat Tuesday, known
Discover the best day trips from Rome: a guide to Tivoli, Ostia Antica, and Castel Gandolfo
The Eternal City of Rome is filled with immense beauty and history and this makes it definitely worth a visit, but why stop at that when the city of Rome is also surrounded by more magnificent landscapes and monuments? It can sometimes be hard to lay down a list of
Discover the Fascinating History of Florence’s Duomo – Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral
Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, commonly known as the Duomo of Florence, is one of the biggest Gothic Churches in the world. Its construction began in September of 1296 and it was only completed in 1436 with the Cupola, designed by the infamous architect Filippo Brunelleschi. This Cathedral is located
Trevi Fountain: unraveling its secrets, history and must-know traditions
The Trevi Fountain is undoubtedly one of the most iconic destinations for Tours in Rome. Located in the heart of the Eternal City of Rome, the Trevi Fountain is one of the most beloved tourist attractions in the whole city. It was designed by architects Nicola Slavi and Giuseppe Panini
Discovering the Grand Canal of Venice: a journey through time and beauty
One of the most important elements that help create the beauty of the city of Venice, Canal Grande, anciently called “Canalasso”, is the main water-traffic corridor in the city, going from the Santa Lucia railway station and ending in the basin at San Marco. If you are planning a visit
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- Discover the Barracco Museum: Exploring Ancient Sculptures in Rome
- Uncover Venice’s Architectural Marvel: The Church of San Zaccaria
- Pigneto District in Rome: A Local’s Guide to the Trendiest Neighborhood
- Discover the Secrets of Palazzo Vecchio: Florence’s Iconic Town Hall
- Discover the Secret Passageways of the Vatican City
