Art and history

Madonna della Corona is a rock-hewn sanctuary in Italy. Find practical information how to visit it and what to see and do there. Lots of photos and tips!

Looking slowly is the best way to experience Italy on a deep, meaningful level. Here are five easy ways to help you start.

Get to know Venice’s Rialto Bridge in detail: how to visit, history, architecture, and best views. Find out what makes so special the oldest bridge on the Grand Canal.

Full travel guide for the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Portugal. Find out how to visit, when to travel there, and the best things to see. Plus, abridged history, practical tips and a map.

This is a comprehensive travel guide about visiting the South Kensington Museums in London, England. It gives you an overview of the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, and the V&A Museum; includes information on how to get there; and offers practical tips to help you streamline your exploration of their vast collections.

Spend one day in Venice visiting the most famous art galleries, museums, and churches of the city of water. Specifically geared towards art lovers, this itinerary will reveal to you the most beautiful masterpieces and the most important works of art in Venice, Italy.

This is a comprehensive travel guide listing the major landmarks in Venice, Italy. It includes a historical overview as well as lots of simple insider tips for each must-see Venice landmark. It’s designed for both first-time and repeat visitors to the city of water so that you can plan efficiently your time in Venice and see its most famous buildings and tourist attractions.

This is a comprehensive post about the history, traditions, and meaning of Venetian masks. It also includes lots of simple insider tips on how to purchase an authentic made in Venice mask and then care for it.

Here are 10 beautiful castles to visit around Lago di Garda. With crenellated walls and fortified towers, they have been guarding for centuries the towns …

Prato della Valle is Italy’s largest square! You will find it in Padua – a Northern Italian city that is 430 years older than Rome. …