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.
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.
