Maja desnuda and Maja vestida: 5 things to know

Monday June 24th, 2019 , 5 Things to know, Artists

MAJA DESNUDA AND MAJA VESTIDA: 5 THINGS TO KNOW AND WHO THE WOMAN PORTRAYED BY GOYA IS

Why are the Maja desnuda and Maja vestida so famous? What makes these two paintings so appealing?
The answer to these questions is in their story which holds more mysteries than certainties.

In this post I’ ll lead you to the discovery of the Maja desnuda and Maja vestida, by describing these two canvasses in 5 points, and I hope you’ ll feel the desire to admire them in person.

Maja desnuda and Maja vestida: 5 things to know

Visiting Padua in one day: 3 things to do to discover the city

Friday June 21st, 2019 , Cities of Art

VISITING PADUA IN ONE DAY: 3 THINGS TO DO TO DISCOVER THE CITY

You can visit Padua in one day only if you arrive in the city following an itinerary you have already arranged.
The city is not very big but it preserves some works of art, palaces and important places and not to miss out on what is really important, you need to have a clear idea about what you want to see.

From the Basilica of Saint Anthony, where the relics of Saint Antony are kept, to the Scrovegni Chapel housing the masterpieces painted by Giotto. Everything seems to be at hand!
So, here is a list of things to do if you want to visit Padua in only one day. With this list you won’t miss out on the authentic beauty of the city.

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Rijksmuseum tickets: how to book and skip the line

Thursday June 20th, 2019 , Museums

RIJKSMUSEUM TICKETS: HOW TO BOOK AND SKIP THE LINE

Rijksmuseum tickets and how to plan a visit to the most important museum in the Netherlands?
In this post I gathered all the information to skip the line at the entrance and get ready to visit the most beautiful Flemish art collection in the world.

With over 8,000 works and art objects on display, the Rijksmuseum is a true museum of wonders and you can’t go and see it without having planned a plan with works to see and opportunities to grasp so as not to miss what is really important.

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Musée d’Orsay tickets: how to book and skip the line

Wednesday June 19th, 2019 , Museums

MUSEE D’ORSAY TICKETS: HOW TO BOOK AND SKIP THE LINE

Musée d’Orsay tickets. How to book tickets and skip the line to enter the museum where you can admire the works of impressionism.

The best way to visit the Musée d’Orsay is to start the journey without a hitch and waste of time, so the advice is to book tickets, to avoid queuing.
Here is all the informations you need to buy tickets.

Musée d’Orsay tickets

Visiting Venice in one day: 3 things to do

Friday June 14th, 2019 , Cities of Art

VISITING VENICE IN ONE DAY: 3 THINGS TO DO

Can you visit Venice in only one day?
Many people ask me that, and they all expect me to say that is not possible, but instead, my answer is always “Yes, you can. You can visit Venice in one day!”

Venice has the bad reputation of being a city crowded with tourists arriving in the morning and leaving at sunset, without really knowing it.
I didn’t write this post to promote this kind of tourism, and for this reason I thought of you who have only one day at your disposal, and I made a list of three things to do to discover the history and beauty of this city.

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