If you’re planning a trip to Florence, you absolutely have to include the magnificent Palazzo Pitti, the astonishing landmark located in the Florentine square of the same name, Piazza Pitti. This palace still preserves its ancient beauty and it can be today considered a melting pot of ancient and modern art. Florence, in fact, decided to include years ago some new fashion collections which are … [Read more...] about The Regal Home of the Medici Family: Your Guide to Pitti Palace in Florence
Do You Need a Passport to go to Vatican City?
The Vatican City is one of Italy’s most famous tourist attractions, visited by over 4 million people every year. You may not believe that it’s not even part of Italy at all. As the smallest independent state in the world, the Vatican City is home to the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and a world-renowned collection of art. You may be wondering, do you need a passport to go to Vatican City? … [Read more...] about Do You Need a Passport to go to Vatican City?
The Medici Family Tree: Florence’s Revolutionary Dynasty
Italian Renaissance is a historical period marked by political and cultural changes. The state was jumping into a completely new era, leaving the Middle Ages to evolve over time. One dynasty, among others, contributed enormously to build this revolutionary period: the Medici family. In this guide, discover the Medici Family Tree and how this powerful family impacted the city of … [Read more...] about The Medici Family Tree: Florence’s Revolutionary Dynasty
Best Time to Visit the Vatican: After Hours and Without Crowds
Picture this: The doors close, the tourists vanish and you have the Vatican all to yourself. No selfie sticks. No tour groups shuffling past. Just you, in the Sistine Chapel in complete silence. Sound impossible? It's absolutely possible. Here's everything you need to know about visiting the Vatican after hours. Pro Tip: Planning your visit to the Vatican in Rome? Bookmark … [Read more...] about Best Time to Visit the Vatican: After Hours and Without Crowds
Laocoön and His Sons: Facts, History and His Mysterious Arm
Headed to the Vatican Museums and want to understand more about one of its most famous works of art? Discover the facts and history of Laocoön and His Sons from an official Rome tour guide and how the statue culminated in a centuries-long practical joke that Michelangelo played on the Roman art scene. Pro Tip: Planning your visit to the Vatican in Rome? Bookmark this post in your … [Read more...] about Laocoön and His Sons: Facts, History and His Mysterious Arm
Guide to Main Artworks & How to Score Uffizi Gallery Tickets
With more than two million visitors per year, the Uffizi Gallery is one of the biggest attractions in Florence, a real gem that you cannot miss while visiting the city. Planning a visit to the Uffizi can be hard because of its never-ending list of masterpieces. Luckily, we've been able to put together a list of the Uffizi Gallery's main highlights. In this guide, you can find our top picks of the … [Read more...] about Guide to Main Artworks & How to Score Uffizi Gallery Tickets
