Category: Experiences
Tours, outdoor recreation, and other activities to consider for your Italy itinerary
The Rise and Fall of Rome Found in Layers of Arctic Ice
A new study shows how scientists can learn about Ancient Rome from layers of Arctic ice.
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Photo: Teatro Marcello, Rome
Walking daily among or near ruins, such as the Teatro Marcello, is one of the reasons why people fall in love with Rome. The Theater of Marcellus or Teatro Marcello, was inaugurated in 12 BCE by Emperor Augustus and named for his nephew Marcus Marcellus. It served as an arena for drama performances, city celebrations,…
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Masterpiece in the Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s Pinacoteca di Brera is a first class gallery on par with Italy’s finest museums. The collection of Italian, mostly religious, art is spread out in 38 rooms and includes masterpieces by Andrea Mantegna, Piero Della Francesca, Raphael, and Caravaggio.
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House Museums of Rome: Art-Filled Oases Minus the Crowds
The house museums and palace galleries of Rome are among the city’s best-kept secrets.
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