Museums and galleries

I am thrilled to present a new museum in Naples. Following the opening to the public in 2021 of the Casa Museo Enrico Caruso, the Museo Caruso at the Palazzo Reale in Naples has now been created. This museum is the first nationwide dedicated to Enrico Caruso, one of the greatest tenors of all time […]

Dear art lover, I am happy to take you on a discovery tour of extraordinary places and today I am especially happy to introduce you to the Adornesdomein in Bruges. A place that seems to belong to another era. This time I sent our bookmirror_ Chiara Bressan to explore this place steeped in history and […]

This is a post for those who are visiting Florence for the first time, those who want to return and those who may only have one day to see the city. That’s right, because not everyone knows that behind the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, in the shadow of Brunelleschi’s grandiose dome, there is […]

Madrid’s new museum, the Gallery of Royal Collections, will be officially inaugurated, in the presence of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, on 25 July 2023, although it actually already opened its doors earlier this month. The Gallery project, which began in 1998, brings together part of the immense heritage accumulated over the centuries by […]

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Salone dei Cinquecento! If you love art and wish to immerse yourself in the history of Florence, you have come to the right place. In this post, we will explore the origins of this magnificent hall and its incredible frescoes. We will also uncover the mysteries surrounding the […]

Are you familiar with the Tadini Academy Gallery, an artistic jewel located in the heart of Bergamo? I was unaware of its existence until recently when, while on my usual search for little-known museums, I discovered this artistic treasure. In this post, I take you with me on a fascinating journey through the centuries, exploring […]

Venice never ceases to amaze and now it is finally possible to visit the Doge’s Apartment, a place steeped in history that is once again part of the exhibition itinerary of the Doge’s Palace in Venice. This new opportunity to get to know Venice, its history and its protagonists is the result of a new […]

Pirelli HangarBicocca was founded in 2004 as a non-profit foundation for the promotion of contemporary art in the city of Milan. Over the years it has become one of the most important centres nationwide dedicated to this type of art, so much so that it is considered a real museum. Access to the permanent collection […]

In the heart of Venice, stands a bridge full of mystery and romance: the Bridge of Sighs. This iconic stone bridge, with its architectural elegance and fascinating history, enchants me every time I look at it, as it does visitors from all over the world who flock to Venice to admire it. Together with the […]

Thanks to an entrance ticket, everyone can see Venice from its highest tower, St Mark’s bell tower: it is in fact one of the few in Italy to have a lift and the view from the top is unmissable, with an enchanting view of the square and the city. The campanile is in fact set […]

The Basilica dei Frari is located in Venice and is situated in the heart of the city. It is not just a church, but one of the most fascinating Venetian sites rich in masterpieces. One of the first stops under What to see in Venice. Also known as the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei […]

Among the museums in Venice that you must see at least once in your life is the Ca’ d’Oro. The works housed inside are part of the Giorgio Franchetti Gallery collection in Venice and are housed in the rooms of a palace with a long and rich history. Not one of the most visited museums […]

A visit to Ca’ Rezzonico, the Museum of 18th-century Venice, is a leap back in time a few centuries. It takes at least two hours, and in this post I will help you make a plan of what you must see at Va’ Rezzonico, which works you cannot miss before you leave, and I will […]

One of the must-see museums in Venice is Ca’ Pesaro. The works inside are part of the collection of the Venice International Gallery of Modern Art and are housed in a building with a fascinating history. Not always first-time visitors to Venice visit Ca’ Pesaro, but there are authentic masterpieces inside, which have a unique […]

Catalonia is the Spanish region that is the birthplace of Salvador Dalí, one of the most eclectic and innovative artists of the 20th century and the father of Surrealism. Figueres, the town where he was born; Port Lligat, where he lived for more than 30 years; and Púbol, where the castle he gave to his […]

The capital of the Netherlands offers entertainment and a good dose of culture: the Museumplein, or Museum Square, is overlooked by three different museums, making it a must-see art hub. The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, which houses works of design as well as modern and contemporary art, is one of them, together with the Van […]

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, offers art lovers many opportunities, with museums focusing on Flemish painting but also on contemporary art. A landmark figure in the city is Rembrandt, whose oil paintings are world famous: in Amsterdam, you can visit the house where he lived, the Rembrandthuis, but some of his works are also […]

On the hill of Montjuïc, in Barcelona, is one of the museums you cannot miss if you want to get to know the artistic soul of the city and of Catalonia. It is the Fundació Miró, a space strongly desired by the painter, sculptor and ceramist Joan Miró. Tickets for the Miró Museum can be […]

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The Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice is one of Italy’s most important art collections. Located in the sestiere of Dorsoduro, in the historic centre of the lagoon city, the Accademia Galleries house a vast collection of Venetian paintings ranging from the 13th to the 18th century. The Accademia Galleries in Venice: an incredible art collection