What to see in Saintes: a Roman arch that was moved twenty-eight metres
Saintes has a Roman arch of AD 18 saved by Victor Hugo, an amphitheatre among the oldest in the empire and a cathedral with a truncated bell tower.
Guide di viaggio 11 min
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What to see in Collioure, the port where Fauvism was born
What to see in Collioure: the castle of the kings of Majorca, the bell tower that began as a lighthouse, the frames along the seafront and the Fauvism trail.
Guide di viaggi 14 min
What to see in Nîmes in a day: a remarkable concentration of Roman monuments
What to see in Nîmes: the Maison Carrée, the Arena, the Tour Magne and the Musée de la Romanité are minutes apart on foot, and the right pass saves seven euros.
Guide di viaggi 15 min
What to see in Carcassonne: the Cité, the stained glass of Saint-Nazaire and what you can visit for free
What to see in Carcassonne: the lices between the two walls and the basilica of Saint-Nazaire are free, and the ticket only covers the castle and the ramparts.
Arte medievale Guide di viaggi 18 min
What to see in France beyond Paris: 12 stops you can reach by train
Twelve places to see in France outside Paris, grouped by area and reachable by train, with the real journey times and the two that have no station.
Guide 17 min
Villages in Lazio: 9 to visit, and how you actually get there without a car
Nine villages in Lazio to visit, with what makes each one different from the others, verified ticket prices and how to get there without a car.
Guide 16 min
What to see in Rome in 3 days: an itinerary built around bookings and closing days
A 3-day Rome itinerary built around the compulsory bookings and the weekly closures, with transport, the Roma Pass and verified opening hours.
Guide 16 min
Girona: what to see in one day, from the cathedral to the Call
What to see in Girona in one day: the widest Gothic nave in the world, the Tapestry of Creation, the Jewish Call, the walls and the Onyar houses.
Viaggi 12 min
Assisi: what to see in one day, between Giotto and Saint Francis
What to see in Assisi in one day: the Basilica of Saint Francis and Giotto's cycle, Santa Chiara, the temple of Minerva, opening times and practical tips.
Viaggi 10 min
What to see in Honfleur in one day, for a tour of Normandy (updated 2026)
What to see in Honfleur in one day: the Vieux Bassin, the wooden church of Sainte-Catherine, the Boudin Museum and the places that inspired the Impressionists.
#normandia 12 min
Visit Caen: 7 things to do and see and my tips on where to eat (updated 2026)
What to see in Caen, Normandy: the castle and abbeys of William the Conqueror, the churches, the museums, the Mémorial and where to eat.
Travel Guide 13 min
Abbadia di Fiastra: what to see against the splendid backdrop of Le Marche (updated 2026)
What to see at Abbadia di Fiastra: the Cistercian abbey of Chiaravalle, the nature reserve and the story of ancient Urbs Salvia, in the heart of Le Marche.
Arte medievale Opere d’arte 7 min
Trentino-Alto Adige: 7 things to do in summer amid unforgettable nature and landscapes (updated 2026)
What to do in Trentino-Alto Adige in summer: from Lake Braies to the Dolomites, the villages, the alpine lakes, the fun bob and the Tyrolean cuisine.
Guide di viaggi 7 min
5 things to see in Ostuni and a curiosity you surely didn’t know (updated 2026)
What to see in Ostuni, the white city of Puglia: the old town, the co-cathedral with its great rose window, the Sant’Oronzo obelisk and its beaches.
Guide di viaggi 9 min
7 things to see in Foligno, one of the most beautiful towns in Umbria (updated 2026)
What to see in Foligno: the Cathedral of San Feliciano, Palazzo Trinci with Gentile da Fabriano’s frescoes, the churches and the Quintana joust.
Medieval art Travel Guide 9 min
What to see on the Amalfi Coast: 5 places not to miss (updated 2026)
Planning a holiday on the Amalfi Coast but not sure what to see? Here are 5 places you absolutely must not miss, between art, villages and the sea.
12 min
6 reasons why living abroad is essential (updated 2026)
Would you like to live abroad? Here are 6 reasons to do it, my expat experience between Paris and Caen, and how to organise a school year abroad or an Erasmus.
Consigli di viaggio 12 min
Santarcangelo di Romagna: what to see in this beautiful medieval village (updated 2026)
What to see in Santarcangelo di Romagna: the tufa caves, the Malatesta Fortress, the Ganganelli arch and the alleys of one of Romagna’s prettiest villages.
Arte medievale Guide di viaggi 7 min
What to see in Cesenatico: the many colours of Leonardo da Vinci’s canal port (updated 2026)
What to see in Cesenatico: the canal port drawn by Leonardo da Vinci, the floating Maritime Museum and the colours of the old sailing fishing boats.
Guide di viaggi 6 min
6 things to see in Rimini in 1 day: a route through its finest art (updated 2026)
What to see in Rimini in 1 day: the Arch of Augustus, the Tiberius Bridge, the Malatesta Temple and Fellini’s district, the city’s most beautiful art route.
9 min
Tenerife: what to see and do in a week between nature, art and volcanoes (updated 2026)
What to see and do in Tenerife in a week: the Teide volcano, Santa Cruz, the basilica of Candelaria and the sea experiences, between nature and curiosities.
10 min
Tuscania, the ideal town to discover history from the Etruscans to the Middle Ages (updated 2026)
What to see in Tuscania: the Romanesque basilicas of San Pietro and Santa Maria Maggiore, the Etruscan Peschiera necropolis and the Tomba del Dado near Viterbo.
Arte medievale Basiliche e Cattedrali 5 min
Sulmona: what to see in the town of confetti and of Ovid (updated 2026)
What to see in Sulmona, the town of confetti: the medieval churches, the Annunziata complex, the medieval aqueduct and Celestine V’s hermitage on the Morrone.
Arte medievale Basiliche e Cattedrali 8 min
What to see in Flanders: 8 places to discover the Flemish painters (updated 2026)
What to see in Flanders in the footsteps of the Flemish painters: my discovery of Van Eyck, Memling and Bruegel through the museums of Bruges and Brussels.
Arte fiamminga Guide di viaggi 13 min
What to see in Pisa: 5 lesser-known and underrated places in the city (updated 2026)
What to see in Pisa beyond the tower: a historical and artistic walk through the city’s lesser-known places, from the Lungarni to Piazza dei Cavalieri.
Travel Guide 8 min
What to do and see in Ravenna: why is this city so famous for its mosaics? (updated 2026)
What to see in Ravenna: UNESCO mosaics, Dante’s tomb and the monuments of a three-time capital, with updated 2026 prices and practical tips.
Travel Guide 9 min
What to see in Reims in one day: the cathedral of the kings of France and the champagne cellars (updated 2026)
What to see in Reims in one day: the Gothic cathedral where the kings were crowned, the Chagall windows, the Roman Porte de Mars and the champagne crayères.
Guide di viaggi 15 min
What to see in Brussels in 3 days: 7 things to do in the capital of Europe (updated 2026)
What to see in Brussels in 3 days: Grand Place, the Saint-Hubert galleries, the cathedral, Manneken Pis and the Atomium, with history and tips.
Travel Guide 10 min
What to see in Bruges: 5 ways to discover the Venice of the North (updated 2026)
What to see in Bruges: the Belfry, the Burg, Michelangelo’s Madonna and the museums of the Venice of the North, with tips on when to go.
Travel Guide 8 min
What to do and see in Otranto during your holiday in Salento (updated 2026)
What to see in Otranto: the Aragonese castle, the cathedral with Pantaleone’s mosaic, the Byzantine church of St Peter and the Salento sea.
Travel Guide 7 min
What to see in Pistoia in one day: the medieval city almost nobody visits (updated 2026)
What to see in Pistoia in one day: San Zeno cathedral, the silver altar of St James, the bell tower, the baptistery and the Ceppo hospital frieze.
Guide di viaggi 14 min
What to see in Dusseldorf in one day: the Gehry buildings, the great art museums and the longest bar in the world (updated 2026)
What to see in Dusseldorf in one day: Frank Gehry at the MedienHafen, the Rheinturm, the K20 and K21 museums, the Kunstpalast and the old Altstadt.
Arte contemporanea Guide di viaggi 14 min
What to see in Cilento: 9 places I visited that you absolutely must know (updated 2026)
Nine places to see in Cilento, from archaeological sites to hill villages and beaches, for a holiday that is not only about the sea.
Arte greca Guide di viaggi 13 min
Like a local: what to see and do in Sydney (updated 2026)
What to see in Sydney by someone who lived there: the Opera House, the free museums, the Bondi to Coogee walk and tips on the Opal card, money and climate.
Like a local Guide di viaggi 13 min
Why you should visit Civita di Bagnoregio before it disappears forever (updated 2026)
Why visit Civita di Bagnoregio, the "dying town": history, what to see, the bridge, the ticket and how to get to one of the most beautiful villages in Lazio.
Guide di viaggi 7 min
What to see in Rhodes: 5 unforgettable experiences for one of the most beautiful holidays of my life (updated 2026)
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.
Arte greca Arte medievale 13 min
Castel Santa Maria and the Madonna della Neve: why it’s such a special place for me (updated 2026)
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.
6 min
Like a local: everything you need to know to visit Amsterdam (updated 2026)
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.
Guide di viaggi 9 min
What to see in Merano: walks and relaxation between art and nature (updated 2026)
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.
Castelli Guide di viaggi 7 min
Bevagna: what to see in one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy (updated 2026)
What to see in Bevagna: Piazza Silvestri, Binello’s Romanesque churches, the Roman theatre of Mevania and the famous Mercato delle Gaite in Umbria.
Arte medievale Arte romana 9 min
What to see in Siena: 8 wonders that will make you want to leave right now (updated 2026)
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.
Arte medievale Basiliche e Cattedrali 8 min
What to see in Catania in one day, plus some practical tips (updated 2026)
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.
Arte barocca Arte romana 9 min
5 things to see in Ljubljana: the Dragon Bridge and much more (updated 2026)
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.
Arte medievale Castelli 10 min
What to see in Trieste in 2 days: piazza Unità, Miramare, San Giusto hill and the cafés of Joyce (updated 2026)
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.
Arte medievale Arte romana 17 min
3 things to see in Trani you absolutely can’t miss (updated 2026)
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.
Arte romanica Basiliche e Cattedrali 7 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
Naples’ Miglio Sacro: 10 things to see in the Rione Sanità (updated 2026)
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!
Guide di viaggi 14 min
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
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 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
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
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
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
A trip to Milan: springtime, tulips, projects and aperitivi (updated 2026)
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.
Guide di viaggi 7 min
Saint-Malo: what to see and how to reach the corsair city (updated 2026)
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.
Guide di viaggi 4 min
Visiting Berlin: Museum Island, the places of memory and the city that rebuilt itself (updated 2026)
Visiting Berlin: Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust and Wall memorials, and what is open and what is closed for works in 2026.
Guide di viaggi 17 min
What to see in Orléans, France: discovering Joan of Arc (updated 2026)
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.
Guide di viaggi 5 min
Visiting Aachen: a thousand-year history on the trail of Charlemagne (updated 2026)
Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle): from Charlemagne’s capital to a university city. What to see in a day, from the UNESCO Palatine Chapel to the Rathaus and the spa.
Guide di viaggi 6 min
What to do in Lyon: the traboules, Fourvière hill and the city where cinema was born (updated 2026)
What to do in Lyon in a weekend: UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon, the traboules of the silk weavers, Fourvière, the astronomical clock and where to eat in a bouchon.
Guide di viaggi 15 min
What to see in Marta: myths and legends in a fishing village on Lake Bolsena (updated 2026)
What to see in Marta, on Lake Bolsena: the clock tower, the fishing village, Martana island and the tragic story of Queen Amalasuntha.
Guide di viaggi 4 min
Pitigliano: what to see and how to get to this medieval town (updated 2026)
What to see in Pitigliano, the tufa town and "little Jerusalem": the Jewish ghetto, the synagogue, the Orsini palace and the Medici aqueduct in the Maremma.
Guide di viaggi 6 min
The history of Rome in brief: from its founding to today (updated 2026)
The history of Rome in brief: from the founding in 753 BC to the kings, the Republic, the empire, the popes, the Baroque and the capital of Italy.
Guide di viaggi 9 min
Roseto Capo Spulico is one of the most beautiful beaches in Calabria: a fairy-tale sea (updated 2026)
Roseto Capo Spulico: one of the most beautiful beaches in Calabria, crowned by a medieval castle linked to the Templars and the Holy Shroud.
Castles 5 min