The Artists Who Made The Borghese Gallery
Art had a cultural currency beyond monetary value during the Renaissance. Representing the tastes, desires and, often, whims of the elite, paintings and sculptures…
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From Art History to Modern Art: 7 Podcasts to Download ASAP
Ask any two people their opinion of the same piece of art work, and you’re likely to elicit two very different responses. Add a…
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Christmas gifts for travel lovers: 10 experience gifts they’ll treasure
Be honest; how frequently do you happen upon an item in your home that you’d love to discard, but feel obliged to keep simply…
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8 Fascinating Facts About the First Emperor of Rome – Caesar Augustus
Heir to Julius Caesar, he was one of the most famous (and controversial) leaders from Ancient Rome, but how much do you really know…
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A Fine Line: Restoring Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci began painting The Last Supper in 1495, and over five hundred years later it has become one of the most prolific…
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Cloaks and Daggers: The Venetian Doge Written out of History
Erased from official records, and ‘condemned from memory’ Marino Faliero was the first and only Doge of Venice to have his portrait erased from…
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The Art Lover’s Guide to Pompeii – a city frozen in time
Few things could be as fascinating to the historically minded as Pompeii – a town buried by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in…
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Why did they move the Mona Lisa? (Plus other fascinating facts about the famous painting)
In March 2017, Walks of Italy began offering our signature, small-group walking tours at some of the most iconic attractions in Paris. For an…
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The top non-touristy things to do & see in Venice
Heading to Italy? At Walks of Italy, our local-led tours and excellent travel guides transform run-of-the-mill trips into unforgettable vacations. Oh, and we give…
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7 Things You’ll Love About this Venice Day Trip
A maze of canals, boats and bridges, Venice is constantly abuzz while still embracing the tranquil undertones of the Italian life of leisure. It’s…
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