The Malatesta Temple in Rimini: its history, Leon Battista Alberti’s design, the chapels and the masterpieces by Piero della Francesca and Agostino di Duccio.
I tell you what to see in Sperlonga: the village and the archaeological park where emperor Tiberius built his villa to escape Rome.
Five stories about the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s work, plus practical tips for visiting it at the Vatican Museums.
The Basilica of Saint-Denis in Paris, the first great Gothic building in France and necropolis of the kings: history, royal tombs and practical tips.
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.
The Monti Sibillini National Park, between Umbria and Marche, is perfect for walking in nature: what to see, the boundary stone and the pantani.
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.
The Tarot Garden by Niki de Saint Phalle in Capalbio: the story, my interpretation of the 22 arcana sculptures and all the practical information to visit it.
Eltz Castle, one of Germany’s most beautiful: a fairytale manor held by the same family for 33 generations, its history, what to see and 2026 prices.
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 Triton Fountain in Rome is one of Bernini’s most underrated works. I tell you its story, its secrets and a few anecdotes.
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.
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.
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.
A walk through the Coppedè district in Rome, between Art Nouveau, esoteric symbols and curiosities: history, what to see and how to reach it.
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.
A guide to the Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra: the initiation well, the esoteric symbols, architect Luigi Manini, opening hours and 2026 prices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Milan Cathedral: its history, the secrets of the Madonnina and all the practical information to climb the rooftop terraces. Discover it now!
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.
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.
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.
Rouen, one of the most beautiful cities in Normandy, an hour from Paris: the cathedral painted by Monet, the Gros-Horloge and the places of Joan of Arc.
The cathedral of Ruvo di Puglia is a gem of Apulian Romanesque with a unique hypogeum. History, what to see, the crypt and the famous Talos Krater.
The Priory of Malta in Rome is an ancient, unusual place, between Piranesi’s famous keyhole, the Knights of Malta and one of the finest views over the capital.
A mysterious labyrinth, a spotless knight, a sleeping beauty and a black Christ: all the secrets of Lucca Cathedral, between myth and reality.
The Fountain of the Naiads in Piazza della Repubblica, Rome: the story, Mario Rutelli’s four nymphs, the scandal of the nudes and the square today.
The Sainte-Chapelle in Paris is a Gothic masterpiece, built by a saintly king to house the most precious relics of Christendom.
