Museums and galleries

What secrets are hidden in the service rooms of a castle, and above all what do the Ancient Kitchens of Miramare Castle in Trieste have to reveal?In the heart of Trieste, the Castle of Miramare has finally reopened the doors of its kitchens, revealing the secrets of a history also made up of scents and […]

Have you ever dreamed of immersing yourself in the magnificence of Vicenza and in particular Renaissance Vicenza? There are two masterpieces in Vicenza, a jewel of a city, that can be admired through an itinerary that promises to be an exciting journey into beauty and art. In this post, I will take you on a […]

You know when a lost work of art is, quite by chance, rediscovered and this starts to trigger a series of questions that open up new horizons? That’s what happened recently at the Museo Correr in Venice, when an unknown work by Andrea Mantegna, one of the greatest Renaissance artists, re-emerged from storage. In this […]

Is there a place where censored art can find its voice? A unique museum in the heart of Barcelona is dedicated precisely to forbidden, or rather ‘censored’, art. Called the ‘Museum of Forbidden Art‘, this extraordinary cultural space houses works that have been hidden elsewhere because they have caused scandal and social controversy, raised thorny […]

Have you ever found yourself wandering the fascinating streets of Florence, wondering what artistic treasures might be hidden around every corner? Indeed, there is a place in Florence so extraordinary that Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, the painter of the famous Great Odalisque, called it the ‘true cradle of painting’. I am referring to the Brancacci Chapel, a […]

If you think art can dialogue with modern social trends, you are in the right place.Today I want to tell you about an Uffizi initiative halfway between history and artistic innovation, where the art of the past meets contemporary trends. The Uffizi Museum in Florence, a true cultural gem, is experiencing a renaissance thanks to […]

Have you ever wondered what hidden treasures lie behind Milan’s great monuments and palaces? With its rich history and majestic architecture, Milan holds many surprises. We often stop at the most famous wonders, such as Milan Cathedral, forgetting those gems, hidden just a few steps away, waiting to be discovered. Beyond the Duomo, the surprising […]

Do you know Victor Horta? If you feel like discovering a unique artist and want to immerse yourself in his world, I recommend visiting his house in Brussels. Victor Horta’s House is an architectural masterpiece that embodies the essence of the Art Nouveau style. Designed and built between 1898 and 1901 by Horta, a visionary […]

Have you ever dreamed of walking through the streets of an ancient empire, feeling the breath of history at every step? Rome is famous for the many archaeological finds you can admire on a simple walk through the city streets, but now it has reopened another chapter of its glorious past with the reopening of […]

Do you remember when, still in the early years of the new millennium, it was not possible to photograph art in museums? It seems like centuries ago because in the meantime the world has changed so much and so fast that we now take it for granted that in front of a work of art […]

Have you ever wondered about the magic behind the rebirth of a cultural heritage? The Pilotta Monumental Complex in Parma has undergone a massive transformation. After six years of intense renovations, this symbol of history and art has been restored to its former glory. The ambitious project has regenerated not only the exhibition spaces but […]

The Guggenheim Museum in New York is a perfect representation of modern and contemporary art. Not surprisingly, the site is known worldwide for its imaginative innovative architecture as well as its eclectic collections and constantly changing temporary exhibitions. Needless to say, it is located in New York City, one of the iconic cities of American […]

Have you ever dreamed of visiting a corner of paradise set in an urban context, where history, art and nature coexist in perfect harmony? Welcome to the enchanted world of Villa Bardini and Bardini Garden in Florence, an experience that takes your breath away for its extraordinary combination of historical and natural beauty. From this […]

Have you ever wondered what it means to witness the rediscovery of an artistic heritage that has been buried by time and adversity? Imagine the fascination of rediscovering works of art that, after a long silence, return to tell stories of the past. This is exactly what happens with the reopening of the Civic Art […]

There is a hidden place in Florence where Michelangelo Buonarroti left the mark of his genius. This place is Michelangelo’s secret room in the Medici Chapels, which has finally opened to the public. Here is why you must see it and why it is so important. Michelangelo’s Secret Room of the Medici Chapels: A Hidden […]

Booking tickets for the Ducal Palace in Mantua is the equivalent of buying tickets to take a journey through art and history, visiting just one place. This is what you should do if you dream of walking through the halls of a palace that tells the story and art of the Italian Renaissance. The Palazzo Ducale […]

Have you ever wanted to discover a hidden jewel of Florence, far from the usual tourist circuits? A magical place where art and history converge in a unique experience? Let me introduce you to the Stibbert Museum, a treasure trove of wonders located on a picturesque hill to the north of the city. In a […]

In the Eternal City, the remains of Roman civilization bear witness to an era of incredible grandeur, when the Italian capital was able to influence the balance and fate of the entire then known world. Therefore, a visit to Rome cannot ignore what was the beating heart of political, economic, religious and legal life: the […]

Have you ever heard of James Ensor’s house in Ostend, in Belgium? If you feel like immersing yourself in the artistic universe of an eclectic artist then the James Ensor House is the place to be. The name of this artist evokes the extravagance and eclecticism of the Belgian art scene of the 19th and […]

Have you ever wondered about the history hidden behind the walls of a museum? In this post I want to describe the San Marco Museum in Florence, an extraordinary place that is much more than just a container for works of art. Located in the convent of the same name, the museum is a fusion […]