This Romanesque church was built between the XI and the XII century and it is characterized by a fascinating façade made up by four series of columns and by marble decorations. All its external surface…

This is one of the most famous Italian symbols in the world. This construction was built in 1174 to be the Cathedral’s bell tower being characterized by a circular structure made up by a basis…

At the end of the XV century Leonardo da Vinci entirely painted the wall of the refectory belonging to the Santa Maria delle Grazie Dominican monastery.
The Cenacolo Vinciano with the contiguous Santa Maria delle…

This is the veritable temple of the Grand Opera being also the most famous theatre in the world. It was built at the end of the XVIII century on the ruins of the Santa Maria…

The original nucleus of this construction was built during the XV century for the Francesco Sforza Duke. As time went by it underwent many transformations that heavily damaged its structure. However, during the IXX century…

This church, called “Duomo”, is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente being placed in the namesake square in the Milan urban centre. This gothic cathedral is the very symbol of this Italian city dating back to…

The Arena is the main Roman monument in Verona: this is an amphitheatre built during the I century after Christ in the historical centre of this beautiful city. Its structure is perfectly preserved with its…

This is one of the most beautiful religious construction in Verona whose origins date back to the VIII century. During the XI century the Benedictines built the inferior and the superior church starting the construction…

This grave is placed in the religious compound of San Francesco al Corso: more exactly it is placed in the crypt reachable from the cloister. In this ex-monastery’s vegetable garden there was an ancient red…

The compound of the Verona’s cathedral testifies the development of Christianity in this city throughout time: here it is possible to see, in fact, different architectonical influences belonging to the paleochristian, the medieval, the Romanesque…

This medieval tower-house dates back to the XII century.
The Juliet’s House in Verona
In its courtyard there is the bronze statue of Juliet: every year many international tourists and lovers arrive here to take…

The Montecchi family’s house is not so far from that one belonging to Juliet.
Among the most typical medieval residences this is the most magnificent and the best preserved one. This imposing construction is characterized…

This museum is dedicated to the Naples history and culture. Its most interesting part is which one dedicated to some ancient nativity-sets collections: here you should admire the monumental “Cuciniello” nativity-set.
The monumental "Cuciniello" nativity-set…

This royal palace was built during the XVIII century by Carlo di Borbone. This construction dominates all the city being characterized by a wonderful landscape on the Naples Gulf.
The Capodimonte Royal Palace
Since its…

This is a wonderful Renaissance construction built during the XVII century by the Spanish conquerors and then used as a royal palace by the Borbone family. Its external appearance is monumental while its internal rooms…

The Castel Nuovo or Maschio Angioino is a magnificent “Fortess- royal palace” and also one of the most famous monuments in Naples.
The Maschio Angioino
The Maschio Angioino, overview
It was built near the harbour…

This imposing theatre is placed in the Ruggero Settimo Square. It was built during the XIX century in neoclassic style by the architect Giuseppe Damiani Almeyda. “Politeama” means theatre where you can watch performances belonging…

This is one of the biggest and most beautiful opera theatres in Europe being also one of the most important constructions in Palermo. This building, placed in the Verdi Square, was built in 1891: externally…

This XIV century palace is characterized by an elegant and refined façade ornamented by beautiful windows with ogival arches.
The Chiaramonte- Steri Palace
At the first floor of this construction there is the Sala Magna…

Inside the Normans Palace there is the most important monument of the Arab-Norman art: the wonderful Palatina Chapel built during the XII century and entirely covered by sparkle Byzantine golden mosaics and by Arab inlays…

This palace is also known as Royal Palace and it was built during the IX century by the Arabs. It was successively transformed in an opulent royal residence by the Normans. Here you can admire…

This church is a magnificent example of fusion among the Islamic, the Byzantine and the Romanesque culture. The village of Monreale, placed on the Caputo hill near Palermo, is well known all around the world…

This very elegant church was built during the Norman period being ornamented by wonderful XII century mosaics. It is called “dell’Ammiraglio” because it was wanted by the admiral (“Ammiraglio” in the Italian language) Giorgio d’Antiochia…

This XV century church is placed in the middle of the Palermo historical centre and it is also called “Gancia” that means “hostel for foreigners“.
The church of Santa Maria degli Angeli or “Gancia”
It…

This church was built during the XII century in Gothic- Catalan style. During the next centuries it was strongly renovated becoming an awesome example of artistic superimposition of different styles and also one of the…

Ponte Vecchio  surely  is one of the most famous symbols of Florence being also the most ancient bridge in this city. Its current structure dates back to the XIVth century even if the first bridge,…

The current aspect of this very famous Florentine square dates back to the year 1628. This square witnessed the most important political and historical events of Florence: this place has always been the political centre…

The magnificent Strozzi Palace is placed in the historical centre of Florence between the namesake square and Tornabuoni street. This construction is one of the most important symbols of the Renaissance architecture. It is a…

The Accademia Gallery is another important museum in Florence. Here you can find many sculptures by Michelangelo and a prestigious collection of works made by some Florentine painters between the XIIIth and the XIXth century.…

The Uffizi palace was built by Vasari in 1560. Its was originally created to be the seat of the administrative offices of the Florence municipality: today this building is one of the most important museums…

The  Romanesque church of San Lorenzo was built in the year 1000, then Giovanni Bicci de’ Medici commissioned Brunelleschi to renovated this construction that was finally completed by Antonio Manetti. For this church Michelangelo created…

The superior façade of this church was made in 1458 thanks to a plan by Leon Battista Alberti. Watching this monument you can see how the Alberti’s solution harmonically mixes the Gothic style, that characterizes…

Medici-Riccardi Palace, external view
This palace was built during the XVth century by Michelozzo Michelozzi for the Medici family. Then it was purchased by the Riccardi family that enlarged it. At the beginning of the…

The name of this palace is due to Luca Pitti who commissioned Brunelleschi the construction of this building that was finally finished by the architect Ammannati.
Palazzo Pitti, external view

In the past this construction was called palace of priors because this was the seat of the magistrates that governed the city of Florence. The construction of this quadrilateral building started in 1298 and finished…

The Baptistery is placed in front of the Cathedral Dome and it represents the oldest construction in Florence. This monument (dedicated to Saint John The Baptist) is a prestigious example of the Romanesque -Tuscan architecture,…

Palazzo Ducale (the Ducal Palace), built near the San Marco basilica, wasn’t only the residence of the Doge of Venice but also the seat of the urban government, of the Court and of prisons. It…

Piazza San Marco (Saint Mark Square) is very often defined as “the most beautiful parlour in the world”: this square is surrounded by many palaces and porches where you can find several cafés and shops.…

The Fountain of Trevi is the biggest and the most famous fountain in Rome. Anyone who is in the “Eternal City” can’t renounce to throw a coin in the fountain’s basin: according to the tradition,…

 
The Imperial Forums in Rome
This is an obliged visit if you come in Rome.  Going through Via dei Fori Imperiali from PiazzaVenezia (Venezia Square) you can immerse yourself in more the one century…

The Pantheon is one of the best preserved monuments in Rome. Placed at the hearth of the city, it has an extremely active social function because it hosts many wedding and sacred celebrations. Reading this…

Saint Peter square is one of the most famous square in the world, real heart of the Christianity and of the Roman Catholic Church. This is a pilgrimage place hosting tourists coming from different countries…

The Sistina Chapel wanted by Pope IV della Rovere, who gave the name to the monument, was built by Giovannino de’Dolci between the  1475 and the 1481 after Christ.
The XV century decoration of the…

The Flavian Amphitheatre, best known as the Coliseum, is the Rome most emblematic monument and it is the symbol of the Roman civilisation in the world. It has, in fact, 2000 years of history and…

Particular of the Campidoglio Square
The hill of Campidoglio has always been the political and religious centre of Rome called “Caput Mindi” that means “the capital of the world”. Its political function has survived since…