Museums and Exhibits

How Keith Haring Came to Pisa

An old mural and a new exhibit reunite Keith Haring and Pisa.

Italy and the Written Word: Places to Celebrate Writing History

From ancient Latin script to modern fonts, Italy has contributed greatly to the history of the written word. Visit these places to learn more.

Best Places in Italy for Modern and Contemporary Art

Art & Architecture

Put modern art on your Italian itinerary. Here are the best museums, galleries, and parks, for modern and contemporary art in Italy.

Anno Dantesco: Celebrating Dante in 2021

Books & Literary Travel

In 2021, Italy will commemorate the 700th anniversary of the passing of Dante Alighieri, known worldwide as the father of the Italian language.

Florence to Open First Museum Dedicated to the Italian Language

Florence & Tuscany

The city that gave birth to Dante will soon give birth to the first museum dedicated to the Italian language. Construction on the Museo della Lingua ...

Mausoleum of Augustus to Reopen in Rome

Italy News

One of the most important monuments of Ancient Rome, the Mausoleum of Augustus, will reopen to the public in 2021.

The Triumph of Death: Mysterious Plague Painting in Palermo

Art & Architecture

Throughout the long, lonely months of our modern pandemic, I've been thinking about a dark and mysterious painting in Palermo known as "The Triumph ...

Caravaggio Guide to Rome

Art & Architecture

There are few artists in history who inspire intrigue quite like Caravaggio. Here's where to find his works in Rome.

What Will Italy’s Museums Look Like After the Lockdown?

Art & Architecture

After a two-month lockdown, Italy's museums are set to reopen. The reopening will bring both challenges and opportunities.

Virtual Visits to Italy’s Museums and UNESCO Sites

Art & Architecture

Many Italian museums and galleries have made it easier to take virtual visits of their works of art and historical relics.

Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus by Simone Martini

Art & Architecture

A close-up detail from Simone Martini's "Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus."

These Were the Most-Visited Museums in Italy in 2019

Italy News

The latest list of the top 30 most-visited museums in Italy includes archeological parks, castles, and world-class galleries across 10 out of 20 ...

Raphael: Where to See His Works in Italy

Art & Architecture

Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.

Bernini: The Baroque Artist Whose Designs Define Rome

Art & Architecture

Get to know the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Baroque artist whose works are some of the most famous pieces of art in Rome.

Femmina Accabadora: The Legend of Sardinia’s Lady of the Good Death

Culture & Living

Learn more about Sardinia's Femmina Accabadora, a witch-like figure who is also known as the Lady of the Good Death.

Leonardo da Vinci: Where to See His Works in Italy

Art & Architecture

Leonardo da Vinci created many paintings, sketches, and engineering projects in his lifetime. Here's where to find them in Italy.

Sightseeing in Milan: 3 Places to Go Beyond the Duomo

If You Love Rome, This May Be the Best Museum You’ve Never Visited

Art & Architecture

I've always meant to visit the Museo di Roma. But in a city like Rome, where so many more sites and monuments are vying for attention, it was easy ...

How Keith Haring Came to Pisa

Italy and the Written Word: Places to Celebrate Writing History

Best Places in Italy for Modern and Contemporary Art

Anno Dantesco: Celebrating Dante in 2021

Florence to Open First Museum Dedicated to the Italian Language

Mausoleum of Augustus to Reopen in Rome

The Triumph of Death: Mysterious Plague Painting in Palermo

Caravaggio Guide to Rome

What Will Italy’s Museums Look Like After the Lockdown?

Virtual Visits to Italy’s Museums and UNESCO Sites

Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus by Simone Martini

These Were the Most-Visited Museums in Italy in 2019

Raphael: Where to See His Works in Italy

Bernini: The Baroque Artist Whose Designs Define Rome

Femmina Accabadora: The Legend of Sardinia’s Lady of the Good Death

Leonardo da Vinci: Where to See His Works in Italy

Sightseeing in Milan: 3 Places to Go Beyond the Duomo

If You Love Rome, This May Be the Best Museum You’ve Never Visited

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