Hop-on hop-off tourist bus in Rome: tickets for the best tours

Sunday February 12th, 2023 , Cities of Art

HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR BUS IN ROME: TICKETS FOR THE BEST TOURS

Rome is a must-visit destination for all lovers of art, history and even good food. The first metropolis of the West, it is still the city with the highest density and the greatest number of monuments; it would seem almost impossible to visit them all, also considering that it is the fifth largest city in Europe. But there is no shortage of ways not to miss the most important sights: specially designed walking itineraries, boat tours for an alternative viewpoint, and convenient hop-on hop-off tourist buses to get around Rome with ease.

hop-on hop-off bus ticket Rome

The three unmissable cities of art to visit in Le Marche

Monday September 26th, 2022 , Cities of Art

THE THREE UNMISSABLE CITIES OF ART TO VISIT IN THE MARCHE REGION

The Marche region has for years been a favourite destination for Italian tourists to spend their summer holidays. With its enormous tourist offer linked to the world of summer tourism, consisting of holiday villages, campsites and bathing establishments, this region ranks at the top of Italian tourism.

One of the most popular places is the Riviera del Conero, with its characteristic white beaches and crystal-clear waters, but it is only fair to mention that this region is also one of the major exponents under the artistic and cultural aspect in Italy and the world.

In this article we will discover together three symbols of Marche and Italian art and culture that you absolutely cannot miss during your next holiday and that are also worth visiting outside the classic summer period.

Three cities of art to visit in Le Marche

Tourist bus in Paris: tickets and tours to discover museums and masterpieces

Friday August 26th, 2022 , Cities of Art

TOURIST BUS IN PARIS: TICKETS AND TOURS TO DISCOVER MUSEUMS AND MASTERPIECES

Paris is a huge city and the distances between one district and another are truly enormous. It may therefore happen that we feel the need for someone to take us to the most iconic places without having to think about anything else but enjoying the scenery.

You don’t have to be a billionaire to get around Paris without having to worry about travel. There are a number of options such as tour buses and Seine cruises, which you can perhaps even combine with a show or dinner.
Here’s how to get on a tourist bus in Paris, tickets to book and all the tours you can experience.

Sightseeing bus in Paris tickets

Art and Culture in Belgium: The Art Cities of Flanders

Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 , Cities of Art

ART AND CULTURE IN BELGIUM: THE ART CITIES OF FLANDERS

Discovering art and culture in Belgium means first of all slowing down your pace, filling your eyes with beautiful landscapes and visiting art cities rich in history and masterpieces.

My first time in Belgium was dedicated to Flemish painting and the masterpieces in the museums of Ghent and Brussels.
I returned home with the feeling that I would have to come back because I still hadn’t seen everything, and I did.
In this post I share with you a trip to art and culture in Belgium, discovering the cities of Flanders.

Art and culture in Belgium

Parma and the Farnese family: a history of power and beauty

Wednesday February 16th, 2022 , Cities of Art, Schools & Periods

Raffaello Sanzio | Ritratto del Cardinale Alessandro Farnese

Raffaello Sanzio, Ritratto del Cardinale Alessandro futuro Papa Paolo III, 1509-1511
olio su tavola, cm 139 x 91
Napoli, Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte
© Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

PARMA AND THE FARNESES: A HISTORY OF POWER AND BEAUTY

The story of Parma and the Farnese is one of power and beauty.
From the marriages arranged to extend the political influence of one of the most influential families of the Italian Renaissance, to the works of art they collected and commissioned from the leading artists of the time, the Farnese were at the centre of the most important historical events from the 16th to the 18th century and transformed the territory of Parma into a political and cultural reference point.

In this post I will tell you their story.

Parma and the Farnese family
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