7 churches to visit in Paris besides Notre-Dame (updated 2026)
The 7 most beautiful churches to visit in Paris besides Notre-Dame, between Gothic art, history and masterpieces. From Saint-Denis to the Sainte-Chapelle.
10 min
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Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia in Palestrina: the most venerated of antiquity (updated 2026)
The sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia in Palestrina is a masterpiece of antiquity and a great oracular site. Here is what to see and why to visit it.
Arte romana Musei 10 min
Mont Saint Michel: the complete guide to visit it in 8 points
Everything you ever wanted to know about Mont Saint Michel, its legends and the most important things to see and visit. Ready to go?
12 min
Paestum: 8 things to see and to know about this beautiful archaeological park (updated 2026)
Paestum: everything you don’t know about the archaeological park, why it’s famous, what you’ll find there and what you really can’t miss in this Magna Graecia site.
Arte greca Musei 13 min
Notre-Dame de Paris: 8 things to know about the 2019 fire and the rebirth (updated 2026)
What caused the Notre-Dame fire, what was lost and how it was rebuilt up to the reopening of December 2024. All the answers.
Opere d'arte 11 min
Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris: 5 tombs you absolutely must visit and practical info (updated 2026)
The Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris, the most visited in the world. Its history, the 5 tombs not to miss (Géricault, Wilde, Jim Morrison) and my practical tips.
Opere d'arte 13 min
The Eiffel Tower in Paris: 7 things to know to visit the symbol of Paris (updated 2026)
All the numbers, the history and the curiosities about the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, plus the tricks to go up without queuing.
Opere d'arte 12 min
What to see in Sperlonga: the villa of Tiberius in one of Italy's most beautiful villages (updated 2026)
I tell you what to see in Sperlonga: the village and the archaeological park where emperor Tiberius built his villa to escape Rome.
Arte romana Musei 12 min
Off the beaten track in Paris: the royal necropolis of Saint-Denis (updated 2026)
The Basilica of Saint-Denis in Paris, the first great Gothic building in France and necropolis of the kings. History, royal tombs, Abbot Suger and my practical tips.
Arte gotica Basiliche e Cattedrali 10 min
The Japanese Garden of Paris: the hidden message among the flowers of the Albert-Kahn museum (updated 2026)
The Japanese garden of Paris at the Albert-Kahn museum, built in the name of peace and interculturality. Its history, the walk through the gardens and my tips.
6 min
Visiting Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli: the secrets of the emperor's palace (updated 2026)
Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli is an enchanted place where you feel transported to another age. Here is what to see, its history and how to visit it.
Arte romana Opere d'arte 12 min
One of the most beautiful fountains in Rome: the fountain of the Naiads at Piazza della Repubblica
The history of Piazza della Repubblica and the fountain of the Naiads is that of a city in transformation and is full of anecdotes. Discover them now!
Piece of Art 3 min
Visiting the Tarot Garden by Niki de Saint Phalle: practical information
Visiting the Tarot garden is an unfogettable experience. In this post all the explanations and practical info you will need for you visit!
Piece of Art 17 min
Altare della Patria: everything you should know about the Vittoriano in Rome (updated 2026)
The Vittoriano is one of the most famous and photographed monuments in Rome. Discover its history and all the symbolic meanings it holds.
Piece of Art 11 min
All the secrets of Castel del Monte: the manor of Federico II and its mysteries
That's why Castel del Monte represents more than any other building the eclectic personality of Federico II Hohenstaufen.
Castel Piece of Art 5 min
Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, one of the most beautiful squares in the world
The Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa is unique in the world with masterpieces such as the cathedral, the baptistery, the cemetery and the famous leaning tower.
Arte medievale Piece of Art 6 min
Sainte-Chapelle in Paris: the magnificent stained glass of Saint Louis’s shrine (updated 2026)
The Sainte-Chapelle in Paris is a Gothic masterpiece, built by a saintly king to house the most precious relics of Christendom.
Opere d'arte 9 min
Villa Torlonia and its enchanted houses: a beautiful and unknown place in Rome
Would you like to discover the one of the most beautiful parks in Rome and get away from tourists? Villa torlonia on the Nomentana is exactly what you need!
Museums 5 min
All the secret meanings of Giovanni Pisano’s pulpit in Sant’Andrea in Pistoia
Did you know that Giovanni Pisano's pulpit in Pistoia hides symbolic meanings and unique allegories? Come and discover all its secrets!
Arte medievale Piece of Art 3 min
Curiosities about the Sistine Chapel: 5 Anecdotes You Do Not Know
Want to know the curiosities and anecdotes about the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's work? Here are 5 stories and the tips to visit it at the Vatican Museums.
Arte del Rinascimento Opere d'arte 10 min
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
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
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 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
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
Milan Cathedral: 7 essential things to know before you visit (updated 2026)
Milan Cathedral: its history, the secrets of the Madonnina and all the practical information to climb the rooftop terraces. Discover it now!
Opere d'arte 13 min
Visiting Ostia Antica: one of the most beautiful archaeological parks in the world (updated 2026)
Visiting Ostia Antica means discovering a place where the history of Rome is not only visible but so close you can almost live it: what to see, how to get there, prices.
Guide di viaggi 11 min