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25/03/2016
What to see in Padua without spending your money

What to see in Padua without spending your money What to see in Padua. As far I’m concerned, Padua is the city of marvels, because you can simple take a walk around the city and you will able to know its centuries-old history and the most important artists who were the protagonists of the history […]

Museums and galleries
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06/03/2016
5 things to know about Scrovegni Chapel

  5 things to know about Scrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni) The Scrovegni Chapel was consecrated on 25 March 1305 as a chapel-oratory dedicated to Santa Maria della Carità. It is one of the most beautiful masterpieces by Giotto, the father of the Italian art. 5 things to know about Scrovegni Chapel

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29/01/2016
The Piccolo Teatro in Milan or Carmagnola Palace

The Piccolo Teatro in Milan or Carmagnola Palace Piccolo Teatro in Milan is Carmagnola Palace. A few months ago I wrote about the first event organized by the Art post Blog: a special day spent with some readers, walking along Milan at the time of Visconti and Sforza. I had the occasion to see things […]

Museums and galleries
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22/01/2016
On sunday at the museum: the Doria Pamphilj Gallery

On sunday at the museum:  the Doria Pamphilj Gallery Doria Pamphilj Gallery in Rome. I’ve been very busy lately, and owing to the new release of my blog, I haven’t got any time to publish my posts about “On Sunday at the museum”. I truly care about this topic: I have the chance to present and […]

Works of art
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20/08/2015
Bramante’s fake apse in Milan’s Santa Maria presso San Satiro

Did you know that in Milan there is a place made to amaze? The church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro is one of the most spectacular churches you can visit in the historic centre of Milan and holds a treasure: Bramante’s fake apse. Bramante’s fake apse in Milan’s Santa Maria presso San Satiro

Parigi Metropolitana 3 1
03/08/2015
Art Nouveau Architecture in the Paris Metro: Hector Guimard’s Urban Masterpieces

Paris is a city that never ceases to amaze. Every time I return, I discover something new, even just walking in the rain with a baguette in my hand. Whether it’s for the art, the food or its unique lifestyle, I always find it difficult to leave. Among its lesser-known wonders is an urban detail […]

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21/05/2015
The Rialto Bridge: a historical icon between past and present

If there is one thing to see in Venice, it is the Rialto Bridge, one of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal, the oldest and most famous. Needless to say, when I am in Venice, the Rialto Bridge is my reference point for orientation. In this post I will take you on a fascinating […]

Museums and galleries
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23/04/2015
The Doge’s Palace

The Doge’s Palace The Doge’s Palace is the main tourist attraction for everyone who comes to Venice for the first time. The building lies in Saint Mark’s Square, overlooking the lagoon, next to the Basilica of Saint Mark (another must-see). It sums up all the history of the city, from the political events to office […]

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