Either on television or in Rome, if you’ve already had the chance to visit the city, you might have noticed some men dressed in a peculiar way standing close to the pope or around the Vatican itself. Well, those men are the so-called “Swiss Guards,” who act as the Vatican private police. This Guard has been a part of the Vatican for centuries and its history is pretty interesting. In this guide, … [Read more...] about Guide to the Swiss Guard: The Vatican’s Security System
Did You Know There’s an Accademia Gallery in Florence and Venice?
Both galleries were founded together with art schools and are still located in their original buildings. These institutions were founded more than 200 years ago. The cities of Venice and Florence both established them to repair and maintain the many artworks in public property of the two cities. Like many art galleries, both have a star in their vast collections: these very special pieces of art … [Read more...] about Did You Know There’s an Accademia Gallery in Florence and Venice?
How Did the Colosseum Break?
Whether or not you’ve already been to Rome, you may have noticed from pictures that some parts of this ancient structure are missing. Unfortunately, that’s correct. The monument lost its original shape centuries ago. Despite this sad event though, the Colosseum managed to preserve its charm and beauty, and nowadays, this landmark is still capable of surprising its visitors, either for history … [Read more...] about How Did the Colosseum Break?
Top 9 Things To See in the Pio Clementino Museum at the Vatican
The Vatican is home to thousands of works of art. Among all of its beautiful spaces, the Vatican's biggest exposition area is the Pio Clementino Museum. In this guide to the top things to see in the Pio Clementino Museum, discover its history a little bit better and see what this space has to offer. Pro Tip: Planning your visit to the Vatican in Rome? Bookmark this post in your browser … [Read more...] about Top 9 Things To See in the Pio Clementino Museum at the Vatican
Guide to Cocktails: Best Bars in Paris
When you think of fruity drinks, you imagine being on an exotic island. Guess what? Paris is an island. It was first inhabited as the island which today is known as Ile de la Cite, and the region of Paris resides in is Ile de France, which means "island of France". Try the cocktails listed below and you will feel as if you have been transported to a tropical destination. … [Read more...] about Guide to Cocktails: Best Bars in Paris
Guide to Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
Located in the very heart of Florence, Piazza della Signoria, aka Palazzo Vecchio, is something you absolutely have to see if you are planning to visit this Italian city. Its architecture and style represent a perfect manifesto from the 13th century and its beauty has always remained the same. Let’s take a closer look to Palazzo Vecchio's history and present to know this astonishing landmark a bit … [Read more...] about Guide to Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
