Castel del Monte, Frederick II’s octagonal castle in Puglia: its history, the symbolism of the number 8 and everything you need to know to visit it.
The Vittoriano is one of the most famous and photographed monuments in Rome. Discover its history and all the symbolic meanings it holds.
A walk through Madrid’s Retiro Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Crystal Palace, the monument to Alfonso XII, the Rosaleda and the Bosque del Recuerdo.
Soissons and its abbey of Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, an hour from Paris: a Gothic façade still standing and the cloisters that survive.
Villa Torlonia on Via Nomentana: the park, the Casino Nobile where Mussolini lived and the Casina delle Civette, a Liberty-style gem, with visiting info.
