Art and culture
Milan top attractions: Sforza Castle
Something like 566 years after its foundation, the Sforza Castle – Castello Sforzesco in Italian – is one of the Milan’s must see, with stories
22 June 2020
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Category: Art and culture
We introduce you the best, not to be missed, Italian art and culture. The genius of painters, sculptors, architects, and artists in various disciplines has given Italy the richest cultural heritage in the world, now available to visitors in hundreds of museums, galleries, palaces, shrines and exhibitions.
Art and culture
Venice top attractions: the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Thanks to the Venice Guggenheim Collection, Venice is not only Medieval and Renaissance art, but amazing modern and contemporary art as well.
15 June 2020
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Frecce Tricolori in Florence
The Frecce Tricolori (iterally “Tricolour Arrows”), officially known as the 313° Gruppo Addestramento Acrobatico, Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale (PAN) Frecce Tricolori (“313th Acrobatic Training Group, National
30 May 2020
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Giotto and his masterpieces in Florence
Giotto was one of the biggest artists of history, and his genius is known by everyone, but we have very few informations about the biography
6 March 2019
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The 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death: our calendar
Weekend in Italy is ready to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death with a rich calendar of events including exhibitions and other
26 February 2019
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Naples less known attractions: the Orto Botanico
The Naples Botanic Gardens – Orto Botanico di Napoli: child of the revolution…
8 January 2019
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The Bargello and Medieval Florence
You don’t have to be a history or art buff to appreciate the medieval ambiance of central Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, the golden
4 December 2018
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Sicily top attractions: the Cappella Palatina in Palermo
Take the Byzantine style of the Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice; remix it with muslim architecture features: you’ll get the beautiful and unusual Cappella Palatina
20 November 2018
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Sicily top attractions: Taormina
If the east coast of Sicily is a crown, Taormina, half way between Messina and Catania, is one of the brightest jewels of that crown,
19 October 2018
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Top attractions: Siena Pinacoteca Nazionale
As it often happens in Italy, a museum is not only packed to the rafters with masterpieces, but it is a masterpiece by itself. The
12 October 2018
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Florence top attractions: the Florence Cathedral
They say Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance. But the very center of that cradle is one of Florence top attractions (maybe – the
2 October 2018
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Milan top attractions: the Pinacoteca di Brera
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence and the Vatican Museum in Rome are probably the most famous Italian museums. But the Pinacoteca di Brera enshrines a
25 September 2018
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Venice top attractions: the Galleria dell’Accademia
The Galleria dell’Accademia started as a school of arts and it now treasures the very best of… the Venetian School (pun not intended!) 😉
14 September 2018
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Rome top attractions: the Galleria Borghese
When you have a Pope in the family it’s easy to get a beautiful villa and to fill it up with amazing artworks: that is
11 September 2018
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Siena top attractions: the Palazzo Pubblico
Siena’s Palazzo Pubblico – literally just public building – was in the beginning a seat of political power, and now the guardian of a good
7 September 2018
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Turin top attractions: Parco del Valentino
The Parco del Valentino is a true fairy tale castle in Turin and one of the main attractions of the city, not far from the
28 August 2018
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Naples top attractions: Teatro San Carlo
The previously “Royal” Theatre of Saint Charles in Naples – Teatro San Carlo – is the oldest Opera House in the world. If you love
10 August 2018
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Holy Week in Sicily
As you’ve seen, we have been very focused on the Holy Week in Sicily lately. Italians have a proud heritage, and one of the ways,
27 March 2018
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Florence’s Academy of Fine Arts
The Florence Academy of Fine Arts was created in 1991, by Daniel Graves. Mr. Graves’ goal was, and continues to be, to provide the highest
22 February 2018
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Opera in Italy in February
Calling all opera fans! Some iconic Italian operas will be at our Rome Opera Theatre later this month and in February. Check these out: ·
11 January 2018
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Viareggio Italy in February, for the Seaside and Carnival
Akin to the Venice Carnival we talked about a few days ago, Viareggio will not be outdone with their 40-ton papier-maché floats! The Carnival of
9 January 2018
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Verona for Culture, Wine, and Romeo and Juliet
When you hear the word “Verona,” what’s the first thought that pops into your head? The Capulets, Romeo, Juliet, the Montagues, tragedy, love, Mercutio, balcony
4 January 2018
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Milan Fashion Week
Long known as one of the top eight fashion capitals of the world, it’s no wonder that any self-respecting fashion guru will be in or
21 December 2017
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Milan La Befana Benifica
We’ve been talking a lot about the holiday season and the upcoming new year recently. One thing we haven’t covered, until today is Befana Benefica.
14 December 2017
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Venice: Epiphany Regatta
As you may have noted in our earlier post, January 6th marks the end of the holiday season and is celebrated as the Epiphany, which
11 December 2017
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