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Damnatio Memoriae, a modern description of a common Roman practice, condemned unpopular leaders to oblivion. Here's how that worked and what we can ...
To know Italy's weather is to understand its winds.
There are few artists in history who inspire intrigue quite like Caravaggio. Here's where to find his works in Rome.
After a two-month lockdown, Italy's museums are set to reopen. The reopening will bring both challenges and opportunities.
Many Italian museums and galleries have made it easier to take virtual visits of their works of art and historical relics.
Italian musician Salmo discusses Caravaggio while in quarantine and creates a cool work of art in the process.
A day-to-day look at how the COVID-19 crisis unfolded in Italy in 2020.
I haven't been everywhere in Italy. But I have traveled extensively throughout the country, both as a guidebook writer and as a resident.
I have ...
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 ...
December 9, 2022
One of the least explored regions in Italy, Calabria is often skipped over as travelers head to its better-known "neighbor" Sicily. The narrow ...
Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.
Founded in 753 B.C., Rome is the city that has sparked millions of dreams over several millennia. The Italian capital is home to the Colosseum, the ...
September 25, 2022
Lazio is Rome's region.
But despite being home to Italy's capital and largest city, Lazio has a reputation for being rather bucolic. Lazio is ...
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.
See Rome and Vatican City from a new perspective with a tour of St. Peter's dome.
Getting to and around Rome is easy if you know where to start. Following are details on all of Rome's transportation options, including trains, ...
December (Dicembre) is a popular month to travel in Italy for both Italians and foreign tourists, thanks to Christmas festivities and markets. Rome ...
Leonardo da Vinci created many paintings, sketches, and engineering projects in his lifetime. Here's where to find them in Italy.
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