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Le Stanze al Genio, Looking at Palermo through a House Museum

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Tue, 06/27/2017 - 06:00

If you’ve already visited Palermo, then you’ll probably know the city’s main attractions worth to be admired both on the outside and the inside: the majestic…

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Venturing Off-the-Beaten-Track in Venice: Palazzo Grimani

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 03/09/2017 - 04:00

[The Rape of Ganymede sculpture hanging in the Tribuna room inside Palazzo Grimani. Photo Credit: Jeff Hirsch.] Too often, tourists in Venice limit their…

Culture

New in Rome for 2017: The Improved Palazzo Barberini and Galleria Corsini Museums

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 01/18/2017 - 00:00

[Photo: Galleria Corsini, Rome] Add two more palaces-museums to your already long list of things to see in Rome: Palazzo Barberini and Galleria Corsini, which…

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3 Great Artworks in The Uffizi Gallery That Helped Define History

by Georgette Jupe | Sun, 12/11/2016 - 13:58

Home to more UNESCO heritage sites than anywhere in the world, Italy has long attracted those who appreciate its rich cultural heritage, and who could blame…

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10 Brilliant Lombardy Museums and Sights

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 11/24/2016 - 05:42

Photo credit: National Geographic Travel. Lombardy is the place to be if you're looking for a bit of culture and a museum visit or three. Whether it's art,…

Travel

Vasari Corridor Temporarily Reopens in Florence

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/04/2016 - 03:00

The Vasari Corridor, the elevated enclosed passageway built in 1585 to connect Palazzo Vecchio with Palazzo Pitti in Florence, has temporarily reopened to the…

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Top Ten Italian Museums According to Trip Advisor Users

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 09/20/2016 - 06:11

Trip Advisor has released its annual list of the best museums in Italy and around the world according to its users (Travelers' Choice Awards). Using an…

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Rome Inside Out: Some of the Best Exhibits and Cultural Events in Fall 2016

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Mon, 09/12/2016 - 05:49

Rome is an “all year round” destination and is considered an open air museum thanks to its many parks and other great outdoor venues and attractions, as well…

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Family-friendly in Genoa: Visiting the Aquarium

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/08/2016 - 06:00

15,000 animals and 200 vegetal species housed in a 27,000 square-meter area: these are the numbers of the impressive Aquarium of Genoa, Italy’s largest. Built…

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Sandro Botticelli: Italian Renaissance Painter

by Magda Lauer | Mon, 09/05/2016 - 02:20

Early days and style Botticelli was born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipedi in Florence in 1445 and his work has held fascination for more historians…