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Tickets for the Ducal Palace in Mantua: how to book
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 […]
Roman Forum: online tickets and visit
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 […]

A new room for Eleonora Duse at the Museo Civico di Asolo
Did you know Eleonora Duse, the divine of Italian theatre? Asolo is preparing to celebrate the centenary of her death in grand style through a series of events that will allow anyone to discover this extraordinary artist and understand why she left an indelible mark on the history of theatre. A new room for Eleonora […]
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan: tickets and works to see
Milan is one of the most dynamic and avant-garde cities in Italy, the capital of fashion and finance. That is not why a visit to Milan should be limited to the shopping streets and restaurants. Indeed, the Lombard regional capital is home to some of the most famous works of art in the history of […]
Museo Galileo in Florence: online tickets
Not only the Uffizi and Romanesque and Renaissance churches: the Tuscan capital is best known for masterpieces of art history of all times, but there are also science museums in Florence. Visiting them allows you to discover how some of the instruments and objects we still use today came into being, and to learn about […]
Florence, tickets for the Boboli Gardens
Tourists from all over the world visit Florence every year for the works of art in its museums and its many churches with their characteristic façades. Especially in fine weather, however, the city on the Arno offers the opportunity to enjoy its views and also many artistic masterpieces in the open air in its many […]
How to Visit Brunelleschi’s Dome in Florence
In one of the richest cities in terms of monuments and museums, Florence, we find one of the grandest examples of the spirit of the Italian Renaissance: the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. With its bulky volume, characterising the skyline of Florence from all corners of the city, its construction was a truly avant-garde feat […]
How to buy tickets for Ca’ Pesaro in Venice
Ca’ Pesaro is an imposing marble building overlooking the Grand Canal, and inside it houses two of Venice’s most important museums: the International Gallery of Modern Art and the Museum of Oriental Art. Tickets to Ca’ Pesaro allow access to both and, to make the most of the culture and art concentrated in Venice, they […]

Museo Correr in Venice: a journey through the art and history of La Serenissima
Have you ever visited Venice? Have you been there but feel you haven’t enjoyed the city to the full and haven’t discovered enough of its history? Maybe you also feel you have not seen the great masterpieces you were hoping for? Maybe you haven’t entered the Museo Correr. In this post I will take you […]
Franchetti Gallery in Venice: Tickets for the Ca’ d’Oro
The Ca’ d’Oro, a Venetian palace overlooking the Grand Canal, houses the gallery of an important collector, Giorgio Franchetti, to whom we also owe the restoration of the palace. In addition to having left us a collection that includes works by leading artists such as Titian and Mantegna, we owe the preservation of the building itself […]
How to visit the La Fenice theatre in Venice
The history of the lagoon city is closely intertwined with that of music and the perfect example of this union is the La Fenice Theatre, located in the Sestiere di San Marco in Venice. The neoclassical theatre, destroyed and rebuilt several times during its history, was the stage for world premieres in the 18th and […]
How to buy tickets for the Murano Glass Museum
Venice is visited every year by tourists interested not only in its unique layout – more than a hundred islands connected by canals and bridges – but also in its artistic tradition, with its many architectural examples of floral Gothic and Byzantine-inspired art. Those who come to Venice, however, often do not want to miss […]
How to climb St Mark’s bell tower in Venice?
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 […]
Casa Batlló in Barcelona: how to buy tickets online
The most eccentric exponent of Catalan Modernism, Antoni Gaudí, is also the architect behind some of Barcelona‘s most famous landmarks, such as the Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, and numerous works of civil architecture, such as Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, and Casa Vicens. The ticket for Gaudí’s three houses in the city allows you to discover […]

Dalí Museum in Figueres: tickets and how to get there from Barcelona
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 […]
Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam: tickets and what to see
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 […]
Rembrandt House in Amsterdam: choosing tickets for the visit
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 […]
Miró Museum in Barcelona: tickets and how to get there
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 […]
Tower Bridge London: tickets and things to see
Tower Bridge is one of London’s most iconic attractions: what is its history and how can it be accessed? Buy Tower Bridge tickets online
Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid by purchasing tickets online
Madrid is today the hub of Spain’s political, economic and cultural life: its streets and attractions retrace its history, while its numerous parks and green spaces give visitors a break. Madrid’s Royal Palace and the three museums known as the ‘Golden Triangle of Art’ (including the Museo del Prado and the Museo Nacional Centro de […]
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