Visit Lisbon: São Jorge castle, Jerónimos, Belém Tower, tram 28 and what to eat, with history and practical tips updated to 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.
10 things to do in Budapest in 3 days: the basilica, Parliament, Matthias Church, the synagogue, museums and thermal baths, with updated prices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Giotto was a true genius for his time, the first to revolutionise the painting style and to reintroduce the sense of space.
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.
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.
Klimt was shy and never married: his life, the Vienna Secession, the gold of his portraits and where to see his paintings today.
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.
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.
Jacopo Pontormo, the restless genius of Mannerism long underrated: discover his difficult life, his most famous works and where to see them in Florence.
The Capitoline She-Wolf, Marcus Aurelius on horseback, the Dying Gaul and Caravaggio’s Fortune Teller: eight works to find in the Capitoline Museums.
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.
What to see in Matera: the rupestrian churches, the Palombaro Lungo cistern, the viewpoints over the Sassi, the Murgia Park and the local food.
Mattia Preti, the "Calabrian Knight": a life between Rome, Naples and Malta. Discover his chiaroscuro painting, his major works and where to see them.
Pinacoteca di Brera: the 8 works I loved most, hand-picked to help you discover the finest masterpieces of this Milan museum.
Piero della Francesca’s Sacred Conversation (the Brera Altarpiece) is a painting dense with symbolic meaning: I explain them one by one in this post!
William Blake, the visionary poet and painter long misunderstood, is today among the greatest British artists: discover his life, famous works and aphorisms.
Milan Cathedral: its history, the secrets of the Madonnina and all the practical information to climb the rooftop terraces. Discover it now!
Three days in Milan between the pick-your-own tulip field, the Salone del Mobile and the Duomo rooftop terraces, with practical information updated to 2026.
The Reichstag in Berlin is one of Germany’s symbols: its history from the 1933 fire to Foster’s dome, how to visit it and how to book the dome for free.
Amiens, an hour from Paris: what to see, from the largest Gothic cathedral in France to the Saint-Leu quarter and Jules Verne’s house.
Artemisia Gentileschi is one of the first women painters to find success. Discover her life, her tragedies and her immortal art.
Gemäldegalerie in Berlin: I show you 10 incredible masterpieces that will take your breath away. Come and discover them!
What to see in Saint-Malo, Brittany’s corsair city: the ramparts, the castle with the Quic-en-Groigne tower, the cathedral of Jacques Cartier and the tides.
Visiting Berlin: Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust and Wall memorials, and what is open and what is closed for works in 2026.
Paolo Uccello’s art is unique: mathematical perspective and fairy-tale atmospheres. Discover who he was, his most famous works and where to see them today.
Giovanni Pisano’s pulpit in Sant’Andrea, Pistoia: the story, the symbols of the columns, the scenes from the life of Christ and how to visit it.
What to see in Orléans, the city of Joan of Arc: the cathedral of Sainte-Croix, the Maid’s house, the museums and the sites of the 1429 siege.
Visiting Ostia Antica means discovering a place where the history of Rome is visible and almost tangible: what to see, how to get there, prices.
Giovanni Boldini, the Italian portraitist of the Belle Époque: discover his life, his swirling style, his finest female portraits and where to see them today.
