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
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Monuments & landmarks
The Reichstag building in Berlin: the German parliament between past and future (updated 2026)
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.
Opere d’arte 7 min
What to see in Amiens in one day: the "Bible in stone" cathedral and Jules Verne’s city (updated 2026)
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.
Guide di viaggi 8 min
Giovanni Pisano’s pulpit in Pistoia: all the secret meanings of a masterpiece (updated 2026)
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.
Arte medievale Opere d’arte 6 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 visible and almost tangible: what to see, how to get there, prices.
Guide di viaggi 11 min
What to see in Rouen in one day: cathedral, Joan of Arc and Flamboyant Gothic (updated 2026)
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.
Guide di viaggi 10 min
The cathedral of Ruvo di Puglia: why I loved it so much (updated 2026)
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.
Opere d’arte 6 min
The Priory of Malta on the Aventine: the most romantic spot in Rome (updated 2026)
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.
Arte neoclassica Guide di viaggi 12 min
Lucca Cathedral: all the mysteries of San Martino, from the labyrinth to the Volto Santo (updated 2026)
A mysterious labyrinth, a spotless knight, a sleeping beauty and a black Christ: all the secrets of Lucca Cathedral, between myth and reality.
Opere d’arte 11 min
The Fountain of the Naiads in Piazza della Repubblica: the secrets of a scandalous masterpiece (updated 2026)
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.
Opere d’arte 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
All the secrets of Castel del Monte: the manor of Federico II and its mysteries (updated 2026)
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.
Castelli Opere d’arte 10 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
El Retiro Park in Madrid: the green lung between the Crystal Palace and history (updated 2026)
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.
Guide di viaggi 7 min
What to see outside Paris: the remains of Soissons Abbey (updated 2026)
Soissons and its abbey of Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, an hour from Paris: a Gothic façade still standing and the cloisters that survive.
Opere d’arte 6 min
Villa Torlonia and its enchanted houses: a beautiful, little-known place in Rome (updated 2026)
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.
Musei 8 min