The Naples Archaeological Museum is one of the finest in Italy. There are so many wonders to see at the MANN: here are the 7 works not to miss.
What to see in Rhodes, Greece: the Valley of the Butterflies, the best beaches, the medieval City of the Knights, Lindos and the island’s flavours. My guide.
Castel Santa Maria, in the Umbrian Apennines between Norcia and Cascia: the story of the Madonna della Neve church, the earthquakes and a very special bond.
What to see, do and eat in Amsterdam by someone who lives there: the UNESCO canals, the Museumplein museums, the districts and tips on bikes and transport.
What to see in Merano: the Tappeiner promenade, the cathedral of San Nicolò, the Trauttmansdorff Castle gardens loved by Sissi and the famous South Tyrol spa.
What to see in Bevagna: Piazza Silvestri, Binello’s Romanesque churches, the Roman theatre of Mevania and the famous Mercato delle Gaite in Umbria.
What to see in Siena: Piazza del Campo, the Torre del Mangia, the Cathedral with its marble floor and the Piccolomini Library, Lorenzetti’s frescoes and more.
What to see in Catania in one day: the elephant and the cathedral of Sant’Agata, the Roman theatre, Ursino castle, the UNESCO baroque and an Etna excursion.
What to see in Ljubljana: the castle, the Dragon Bridge, the National Gallery and the Orthodox church, with practical tips for visiting the Slovenian capital.
What to see in Trieste in 2 days: piazza Unità d’Italia, Miramare Castle, San Giusto cathedral, Roman Tergeste and the literary cafés of the city.
What to see in Trani: the Romanesque cathedral on the sea with Barisano’s bronze door, the crusaders’ church of Ognissanti and Frederick II’s Swabian castle.
Lavinia Fontana was one of the first professional women painters: her career in Bologna, her portraits and why she still matters.
Apollo and Daphne, Bernini’s David and Rape of Proserpina, Canova’s Pauline and the Caravaggios: ten works to seek out at the Galleria Borghese.
Off the tourist trail in Naples lies the Rione Sanità and its Miglio Sacro, among catacombs, churches, street art and grand palaces. Discover it here!
So much has been written about Leonardo da Vinci, yet much confusion remains. I answer the 5 most frequent questions about this absolute genius.
The unfinished abbey of Venosa: a history spanning Romans, Lombards and Normans to the Middle Ages, among ruins, spolia and the tomb of Robert Guiscard.
The Petit Palais is one of the most underrated museums in the French capital, full of beautiful works and with free admission to the permanent collection.
Arnolfo di Cambio was one of the great innovators of the Middle Ages and the first architect of Florence Cathedral: his life, his works and his legacy.
The Triton Fountain in Rome is one of Bernini’s most underrated works. I tell you its story, its secrets and a few anecdotes.
What to see in Troyes, capital of Champagne: the Gothic cathedral with its thousand windows, the half-timbered houses, the museums and Templar history.
Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris in the heart of the Marais. Its history, Victor Hugo’s house, the harmony of the arcades and my tips.
Escher’s impossible geometries, his relationship with mathematics and where to see his work: the story of an engraver who became a pop icon.
What to see in Provins, the UNESCO medieval town near Paris: the Tour César, the Saint-Quiriace collegiate, the underground galleries and the fair walls.
San Galgano Abbey is one of the most striking places in central Italy, home to a real "sword in the stone". Here is its history and legends.
A most peculiar, highly original artist: everything you don’t know about El Greco and 5 works to fall in love with this incredible painter!
The Park of the Monsters in Bomarzo, Vicino Orsini’s Sacred Wood: the story, the symbolism of the sculptures, the inscriptions and how to visit it today.
Seurat is the master of pointillism. But why paint in "dots"? Discover his life, the scientific theory of colour and where to see his works.
A walk through the Coppedè district in Rome, between Art Nouveau, esoteric symbols and curiosities: history, what to see and how to reach it.
The Angelucci da Mevale were sixteenth-century painters between Umbria and the Marche. Discover their story, their style and why their works met a sad fate.
Museum Ludwig, the Roman-Germanic Museum, the Cathedral Treasury, the Chocolate Museum and the NS Documentation Centre: the five to pick in Cologne.
Would you ever have thought that a Roman woman with a passion for history and art could discover the Romans in Lyon? Well, that is exactly what happened!
Visiting Cologne Cathedral is an indescribable emotion: its six-century history, the treasures it holds and all the practical information you need.
Fougères Castle, in Brittany, is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe: its history, what to see, opening hours, prices and how to get there.
The San Candido to Lienz cycle path: about 44 km along the Drava, between South Tyrol and Austria, through valleys, waterfalls and forests.
What to see in Sintra in one day: the National Palace, the Quinta da Regaleira, the Palácio da Pena and the Moorish Castle, with updated prices.
A guide to the Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra: the initiation well, the esoteric symbols, architect Luigi Manini, opening hours and 2026 prices.
