9 Facts About the Life of Leonardo Da Vinci They Didn’t Teach You In School
Painter, writer, inventor, sculptor, musician – Leonardo da Vinci was one of Italy’s original Renaissance men. In fact, the idea of the “Renaissance man”…
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Pop-Up Tours, Summer 2017
Ever feel like you’re seeing the same old sights that everyone else is seeing when you visit a new place; that you’re stuck on…
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The 8 Best Souvenirs from Italy and Where to Buy Them
Italy has world-class souvenir shopping – and we don’t mean plastic trinkets. Think world famous markets, delicatessens packed full of local specialty foods, and…
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11 Things You Didn’t Know About the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, with its equal helpings of beauty and folly, is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. But…
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The 14 Italian Piazzas that Every Traveler Should See
Italian piazzas, or squares, are the beating hearts of every Italian town and city. They can be big or small, intimate or dramatic, humble, opulent,…
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The Genius of Bernini: How one Man Created Many of the Top Attractions in Rome
Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) was one of Italy’s most beloved and prolific artists. His career spans some 70 years and includes everything from fountains…
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5 Secrets that Travel Photographers Use to Take Better Photos
Travel photos are one of the most difficult styles of photography to shoot. No matter how much your equipment costs or how beautiful your…
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8 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About Da Vinci’s Last Supper
The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance art. Finished in 1498, the wall painting is still available to see…
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The Pinacoteca di Brera is the best art museum that you’ve never heard of
In Milan, the financial and fashion capital of the north of Italy, there’s a small museum housing masterpieces from some of the biggest Italian…
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8 Interesting Facts about Michelangelo that Might Surprise You
You probably know Michelangelo Buonarroti as one of the greatest artists of all time. During his prodigious career he sculpted the Pieta in Rome…
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