The Triton Fountain in Rome: 5 things to know and a few anecdotes (updated 2026)
The Triton Fountain in Rome is one of Bernini’s most underrated works. I tell you its story, its secrets and a few anecdotes.
Arte barocca Opere d’arte 8 min
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5 very important things to see in Troyes to discover northern France (updated 2026)
What to see in Troyes, capital of Champagne: the Gothic cathedral with its thousand windows, the half-timbered houses, the museums and Templar history.
Guide di viaggi 7 min
What you don’t know about Place des Vosges: one of the most beautiful squares in Paris (updated 2026)
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.
Guide di viaggi Opere d’arte 7 min
6 things to know about Escher’s life: the story of an impossible artist (updated 2026)
Escher’s impossible geometries, his relationship with mathematics and where to see his work: the story of an engraver who became a pop icon.
Arte moderna 8 min
5 things to see in Provins, to dive into the Middle Ages near Paris (updated 2026)
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.
Arte medievale Arte romanica 7 min
The sad story of San Galgano Abbey and the sword in the stone (updated 2026)
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.
Arte medievale Opere d’arte 9 min
El Greco: 5 works to discover the master of the Spanish Renaissance (updated 2026)
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!
Arte del Rinascimento Opere d’arte 11 min
The Park of the Monsters in Bomarzo: what to see and the secrets of the Sacred Wood (updated 2026)
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.
Opere d’arte 8 min
Georges Seurat: biography and the innovation of pointillism (updated 2026)
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.
Puntinismo 8 min
The Coppedè district in Rome: a unique place suspended between dream and reality (updated 2026)
A walk through the Coppedè district in Rome, between Art Nouveau, esoteric symbols and curiosities: history, what to see and how to reach it.
Guide di viaggi Opere d’arte 7 min
The Angelucci da Mevale and their "cursed" works (updated 2026)
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.
7 min
5 museums in Cologne you can’t miss: from contemporary art to chocolate (updated 2026)
Museum Ludwig, the Roman-Germanic Museum, the Cathedral Treasury, the Chocolate Museum and the NS Documentation Centre: the five to pick in Cologne.
Arte contemporanea Guide di viaggi 11 min
5 things to see at the Roman Museum of Lyon that will leave you speechless (updated 2026)
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!
Arte romana Musei 9 min
Cologne Cathedral: here’s why it’s one of the most visited monuments in Germany (updated 2026)
Visiting Cologne Cathedral is an indescribable emotion: its six-century history, the treasures it holds and all the practical information you need.
Arte medievale Opere d’arte 11 min
Fougères Castle: the largest medieval fortress in Europe (updated 2026)
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.
Arte medievale Castelli 9 min
The San Candido to Lienz cycle path: a ride into the nature of the Alps (updated 2026)
The San Candido to Lienz cycle path: about 44 km along the Drava, between South Tyrol and Austria, through valleys, waterfalls and forests.
Guide di viaggi 4 min
Visiting Sintra: 5 things to see in this stunning Portuguese town (updated 2026)
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.
Castelli Guide di viaggi 12 min
Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra: the complete guide with all the useful information (updated 2026)
A guide to the Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra: the initiation well, the esoteric symbols, architect Luigi Manini, opening hours and 2026 prices.
Opere d’arte 9 min
Visit Lisbon: 8 things you absolutely must do in the capital of Portugal (updated 2026)
Visit Lisbon: São Jorge castle, Jerónimos, Belém Tower, tram 28 and what to eat, with history and practical tips updated to 2026.
Medieval art Travel Guide 12 min
Tomar and the Convent of Christ: one of the finest Templar sites in Europe (updated 2026)
Visiting Tomar was the last stop of my journey through Portugal. Here’s the story of the Convent of Christ, the Templars and the Order of Christ.
Castelli Guide di viaggi 10 min
10 things to do in Budapest: discovering the art of Hungary’s splendid capital (updated 2026)
10 things to do in Budapest in 3 days: the basilica, Parliament, Matthias Church, the synagogue, museums and thermal baths, with updated prices.
Guide di viaggi 16 min
What to see in Montmartre: discovering bohemian Paris (updated 2026)
What to see in Montmartre, the most bohemian district of Paris. The Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre, the Wall of Love, the Espace Dalí and my practical tips.
Guide di viaggi 11 min
Amedeo Modigliani: the life and curiosities of the "cursed painter" (updated 2026)
Amedeo Modigliani, one of the greatest artists of the 20th century: the story of his troubled life, the meaning of his art and where to see his works.
Arte moderna 11 min
Royal Palace of Caserta: what to see in one of the most beautiful palaces in the world (updated 2026)
What to see at the Royal Palace of Caserta and in its beautiful gardens. I tell you its history, curiosities and all the practical information for your visit.
Arte barocca Opere d’arte 12 min
The trulli of Alberobello: what to see in the town of trulli, between history and curiosities (updated 2026)
The trulli of Alberobello: what to see in the UNESCO town, from Rione Monti to the Trullo Sovrano, and the origins of these unique dwellings.
Guide di viaggi 11 min
Eugène Delacroix: the greatest master of French Romanticism (updated 2026)
The life of Eugène Delacroix, from his mysterious father to Liberty Leading the People: who he was, what his masterpieces are and where to see them today.
Romanticismo 10 min
The Appian Way: 5 things to discover on the queen of roads, a UNESCO site (updated 2026)
Along the Appian Way you’ll find treasures from ancient Rome to the Middle Ages: here is what to see and why you should take a walk there.
Arte romana Opere d’arte 12 min
Giotto di Bondone: 5 things to know to understand his revolution in painting (updated 2026)
Giotto was a true genius for his time, the first to revolutionise the painting style and to reintroduce the sense of space.
Arte del Rinascimento Arte medievale 10 min
Valle Imagna: 5 things to see and the finest trails if you love nature holidays (updated 2026)
What to see in Valle Imagna, near Bergamo: Fuipiano, the cave sanctuary of the Cornabusa, the Romanesque rotunda of San Tomè and the trails through the green.
Guide di viaggi 10 min
Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola: all the information and curiosities about this gem of the Viterbo area (updated 2026)
Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola: Vignola’s pentagonal villa, the Royal Staircase, the Zuccari frescoes and the gardens. What to see and how to visit it.
Arte del Rinascimento Opere d’arte 9 min
Gustav Klimt: 5 things to know about one of the greatest Art Nouveau artists (updated 2026)
Klimt was shy and never married: his life, the Vienna Secession, the gold of his portraits and where to see his paintings today.
Opere d’arte 9 min
Visiting Procida: 5 things to know before you leave for this beautiful island (updated 2026)
Procida, Capital of Culture 2022, is an enchanting place to discover slowly, on foot, among colourful houses and sea views. Here are 5 things to know.
Guide di viaggi 8 min
What to see in Sutri: the amphitheatre carved out of tuff, the Etruscan necropolis and a crypt in the dark (updated 2026)
What to see in Sutri: the Roman amphitheatre entirely carved out of the tuff, the rock-cut necropolis, the Madonna del Parto mithraeum and the cathedral crypt.
Arte romana Guide di viaggi 12 min
Jacopo Pontormo: the biography of a tormented, revolutionary artist (updated 2026)
Jacopo Pontormo, the restless genius of Mannerism long underrated: discover his difficult life, his most famous works and where to see them in Florence.
Manierismo 8 min
Visiting the Capitoline Museums: 8 must-see works you should know (updated 2026)
The Capitoline She-Wolf, Marcus Aurelius on horseback, the Dying Gaul and Caravaggio’s Fortune Teller: eight works to find in the Capitoline Museums.
Arte barocca Arte romana 13 min
The Bagatelle rose garden in Paris, an oasis of wonders and scents (updated 2026)
The Bagatelle rose garden in Paris, in the Bois de Boulogne, a paradise for rose lovers. Its story born of a bet, the rose competition and my tips.
5 min